Crispy Oven-Fried Cod

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 500F.

2. 2

   Combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, salt, and cayenne in a large sealable plastic bag and shake to mix.

3. 3

   Season fish with salt and pepper on both sides and, working with 1 piece at a time, put fish in bag and shake to coat well with crumbs.

4. 4

   Dip fish in eggs, then shake in crumbs again to coat.

5. 5

   Transfer fish to a plate.

6. 6

   Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry fish until undersides are golden brown, about 1 minute.

7. 7

   Turn over, add remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and cook 1 minute more.

8. 8

   Put skillet in upper third of oven and bake until fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.

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