Pecorino Encrusted Catfish

Ingredients

  • 4-pound catfish fillets

  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano and basil

  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse or ground black pepper

  • 2 large eggs beaten

  • 1/4 cup whole milk

  • Nonstick Spray

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  • Grab a shallow pan, sheet pan

  • Coat the inside of the baking pan with nonstick pan spray.

  • In a pie pan or shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese, spices, salt, and pepper; set it aside.

  • In another pan or dish, combine the egg and the milk.

  • Dip each fish fillet in the milk mixture.

  • Coat each fish in the crumb mixture on both sides.

  • Arrange the fillets in one layer in the baking pan. Bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, or the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145°F with a food thermometer.