Grilled Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Corn and Black Bean Salsa

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A smoky grilled catfish fillet seasoned with Cajun spices served alongside a fresh corn and black bean salsa bursting with vibrant flavors. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 10 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush 4 catfish fillets with 2 tablespoons olive oil and rub evenly with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
  2. Step 2: Grill the catfish fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has nice grill marks.
  3. Step 3: While the fish grills, combine 1 cup corn kernels, 1 cup cooked black beans, 1 diced small red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the salsa mixture, tossing gently to combine and adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Step 5: Serve the grilled Cajun catfish topped with a generous scoop of the corn and black bean salsa for a fresh, vibrant contrast.

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