Crispy and Spicy Catfish Fillets

1. 1

   Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Coat a large baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.

3. 3

   In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.

4. 4

   Place the panko in another wide, shallow dish.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the fillets all over with the Old Bay seasoning.

6. 6

   Working with one fillet at a time, coat it on both sides with the egg mixture and allow the excess to drip off.

7. 7

   Place it in the panko, and coat on both sides.

8. 8

   Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   Repeat with the remaining fillets, arranging them on the baking sheet in a staggered formation so they all fit.

10. 10

    Spray the fillets with the vegetable oil.

11. 11

    Bake for 8 minutes.

12. 12

    Use a spatula to carefully flip the fillets and spray them again with oil.

13. 13

    Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes more.

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    Serve with lemon slices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.