Pan-Seared Cajun Catfish with Southern Corn Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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A vibrant dish featuring crispy Cajun-spiced catfish fillets paired with a fresh Southern-style corn and tomato relish. This Southern US-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, Cajun seasoning, olive oil 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 US cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) catfish fillets
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 catfish fillets and rub each side evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the catfish fillets and cook for 4 minutes on each side until the edges are crispy and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While the fish cooks, combine 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Toss gently until well mixed.
Step 4: Remove catfish from the skillet and let rest briefly. Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil into the skillet and warm the corn relish for 1 minute to slightly soften the flavors.
Step 5: Serve the Cajun catfish topped with the warm corn and tomato relish.