Baked Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Corn Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

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A Southern-inspired baked catfish seasoned with bold Cajun spices paired with a vibrant corn relish featuring sweet bell peppers and fresh herbs. This Southern US-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Southern US cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) catfish fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 catfish fillets (6 oz each) and rub them evenly with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: Bake the catfish for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, with edges slightly crisp.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1 tsp honey to the corn mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the relish tastes bright and balanced.
Step 5: Serve each catfish fillet topped with a generous spoonful of the vibrant corn relish for a fresh, regional flavor contrast.