Pan-Seared Catfish with Cajun Remoulade

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This dish features crispy pan-seared catfish filets seasoned with a Cajun spice blend, served alongside a tangy remoulade sauce inspired by Southern Texas flavors. This Southern US-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs catfish filets, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Southern US cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 catfish filets (6 oz each) with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the catfish filets. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: While the fish cooks, prepare the remoulade sauce by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped capers, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, and 1 tsp hot sauce in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
  4. Step 4: Serve the pan-seared catfish hot, drizzled or sided with the tangy Cajun remoulade sauce.

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