cook like james

This is a quick and easy recipe for fish – and it’s great for kids – reminiscent of the ever popular chicken fingers.

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1 egg

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 cups Panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 pounds fish fillets, cod, haddock, orange roughy or other mild fish

3 tablespoons flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (optional)

Tartar sauce, for serving

1.    Put an oven rack near the top of the oven. Preheat oven to 450°F, with a baking sheet inside.

2.    Use a fork to beat the egg together with the mayonnaise and mustard. Mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in a shallow dish and season it with a bit of salt and pepper too. Cut fish fillets into 1-inch-thick by 4-inch-long pieces. Pat off extra moisture with paper towels, and toss cod pieces in flour.

3.    With one hand, dip a piece of cod into the egg mixture and put it on the breadcrumbs. With the other hand, coat each piece with breadcrumbs. Stack breaded cod pieces on a plate, repeating until all the cod is breaded.

4.    Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, pour on the olive oil and butter, if using. Arrange the cod pieces in a single layer. Bake until just cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 4 minutes per side for thick pieces, 2 to 3 minutes for thinner ones. Serve with tartar sauce or favorite dipping sauce.