Crisp Panko-Dusted Catfish Fillets

Five & Ten, Athens, GA

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup panko breadcrumbs, braedcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon  smoked paprika
• 4 (8 ounce)  catfish fillets
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2  tablespoons  corn oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and paprika.
3. Season the catfish with salt and pepper and press each fillet into the breadcrumbs; flip and repeat.
4. Heat a cast-iron skillet, large enough to fit all the fish, over high heat.
5. Add the oil.
6. When the oil begins to smoke, add the fish and cook for 3 minutes per side.
7. Place the skillet in the oven and finish cooking for 5 minutes.