Pan-Seared Cajun Catfish with Spicy Corn Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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A bold Southern-inspired pan-seared catfish with a vibrant, spicy corn and tomato relish that highlights regional flavors of the American South. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 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: 15 min Serves 4 American 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 or frozen) yellow corn kernels
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup, diced red bell pepper
1 small, minced jalapeño pepper
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 catfish fillets and rub evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning on both sides. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the catfish fillets and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, then sauté 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1 minced jalapeño pepper for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1 cup yellow corn kernels and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; cook for 4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the corn is heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat, then mix in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Serve the pan-seared catfish topped with the spicy corn relish immediately.