Sautéed Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Roasted Sweet Corn and Black Bean Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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Pan-seared catfish seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices, served atop a roasted sweet corn and black bean salad for a colorful and flavorful Southern dish. This Cajun-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 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 350 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: 20 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets, 5 oz each catfish fillets
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp divided olive oil
2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
1 diced red bell pepper
1/2 small diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 cups sweet corn kernels with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until slightly charred and fragrant.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the roasted corn, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/2 diced small red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Stir gently and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Pat dry 4 catfish fillets (5 oz each) and sprinkle each side evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the catfish fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown with a crisp exterior and opaque inside.
Step 5: Plate the catfish on beds of the roasted sweet corn and black bean salad and serve immediately.