Are you sure it was skate they were talking about, and not shark? Shark has a pronounced ammonia odor-taste, so much so that we used to have to neutralize it before we could cook/serve it.
Dinner here is steak, baked potatoes, Cesar salad (bagged) and crusty bread. Everyone is tired, this is an easy prep/clean up, and steak is on sale. Oh, don't forget the merlot!