Grilled Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Southern Corn Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A vibrant Southern-inspired grilled catfish seasoned with a robust blend of Cajun spices, paired with a sweet and tangy corn salsa bursting with fresh flavors. This Southern-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 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: 10 min Serves 4 Southern 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
1 cup (from 2 ears) fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush 4 catfish fillets with 3 tbsp olive oil, then evenly sprinkle 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over both sides.
Step 2: Grill the catfish fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and has grill marks.
Step 3: While the fish cooks, combine 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 small minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Step 4: Serve the grilled catfish topped with the corn salsa, allowing the sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors to complement the smoky fish.