Crispy Oven-Fried Cod

Directions

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.