Grilled Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Texas Sweet Corn Salad

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This dish pairs Cajun-seasoned grilled catfish with a vibrant Texas sweet corn salad for a fresh taste inspired by Houston’s Southern roots. This Southern American-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 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 tbsp olive oil and season evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced small jalapeño, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss gently to mix and let sit to meld flavors.
  3. Step 3: Grill the catfish fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and flaky with nice grill marks.
  4. Step 4: Serve grilled catfish topped with the fresh Texas sweet corn salad for a lively contrast of smoky and bright flavors.

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