Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Corn and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A flavorful sheet pan meal featuring Cajun-seasoned catfish fillets roasted alongside sweet corn and smoky black beans for an easy, vibrant dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, olive oil, corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 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: 18 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) catfish fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Add 4 catfish fillets to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Step 4: Spread 1 cup corn kernels, 1 cup drained black beans, and 1 diced red bell pepper evenly on the sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss lightly.
Step 5: Arrange the seasoned catfish fillets on top of the vegetables on the sheet pan.
Step 6: Roast in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the catfish flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
Step 7: Remove from oven, drizzle 2 tbsp lemon juice over the fish and vegetables, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.