Cajun Blackened Catfish with Corn and Bell Pepper Sauté

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Flaky catfish fillets blackened with spicy seasoning, served alongside a sweet corn and bell pepper medley for a balanced, vibrant meal. This seafood recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add catfish fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  3. Step 3: While fish bakes, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then stir in 1/2 medium diced onion, 1 medium diced bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup corn kernels to the skillet, cook for 2 minutes, then stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 1 more minute until corn is heated through and flavors meld.

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