Baked Panko Rockfish

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs rockfish or ling cod fillets

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup panko

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and put a large oven-safe skillet on the middle rack while the oven heats.

  2. Cut the fillets into serving-size pieces. Using a spoon or brush, rub or brush a small amount of soy sauce over both sides of each piece. Set aside in the refrigerator.

  3. Lay out 3 plates or shallow bowls for the flour, egg and panko. Season the panko with a big pinch of salt.

  4. One at a time, dredge the fish pieces in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip them in the egg, and coat with the panko crumbs.

  5. Pull the pan from the oven and coat the bottom with 2 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the fish pieces in a single layer. (You may have to cook the fish in 2 batches, depending on the size of the pan.) Bake until just cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 4 minutes per side for thick pieces, 2 to 3 minutes for thinner ones.