Grilled Cajun-Spiced Catfish with North Carrollton Corn Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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A smoky grilled catfish fillet seasoned with Cajun spices paired with a fresh corn salad inspired by North Carrollton's southern charm. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 27 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 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: 12 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 320 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
2 cups (about 3 ears) fresh corn kernels
1 medium, diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey

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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, then season evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place the seasoned catfish fillets on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and flaky, with grill marks and a smoky aroma.
Step 3: While the fish cooks, combine 2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a medium bowl.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp honey until emulsified, then pour over the corn mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Step 5: Serve the grilled catfish hot with a generous scoop of the North Carrollton corn salad on the side.