Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Roasted Corn and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A vibrant Cajun-spiced catfish baked alongside sweet roasted corn and hearty black beans for a one-pan Southern-inspired meal. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, 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: 18 min Serves 4 Southern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) catfish fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch pieces red bell pepper
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 catfish fillets (6 oz each) and rub them evenly with the Cajun oil mixture, ensuring full coverage. Place fillets on the prepared sheet pan.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup frozen corn kernels, 1 cup drained black beans, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss with remaining Cajun oil mixture.
Step 4: Spread the vegetable and bean mixture evenly around the catfish fillets on the sheet pan. Roast in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the catfish flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
Step 5: Remove from oven, drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lime juice over the fish and vegetables, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving.