Grilled Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Corn Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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This dish showcases tender grilled catfish fillets seasoned with a bold Cajun spice blend, paired with a fresh, tangy corn salsa inspired by Southern regional flavors. This Southern US-inspired seafood recipe, 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 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: 10 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 cup (about 2 ears) fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush 4 catfish fillets with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
Step 3: Place the seasoned catfish fillets on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until fish flakes easily with a fork and has grill marks.
Step 4: Transfer catfish to plates and spoon the corn salsa over the top. Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over fish before serving.