Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Charred Corn and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A vibrant sheet pan meal featuring Cajun-spiced catfish fillets roasted alongside sweet corn and colorful bell peppers for an easy, flavorful dinner. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, olive oil, smoked paprika 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) catfish fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 ears, husked and cut into thirds corn on the cob
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this Cajun spice mix evenly over 4 catfish fillets.
2. Step 2: On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 3 tbsp olive oil with 2 ears of corn cut into thirds, 1 large red bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips, and 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer and place the catfish fillets on top.
3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the catfish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and vegetables have light char marks.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over everything. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.