Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Catfish with Roasted Okra

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A hearty Southern-inspired sheet pan dinner featuring tender catfish fillets dusted with bold Cajun spices alongside roasted okra for a smoky, vibrant meal. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, okra, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) catfish fillets
12 oz, trimmed and halved lengthwise okra
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, toss 12 oz trimmed okra with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; spread evenly on the sheet pan.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice over 4 catfish fillets, then rub the spice mix evenly over both sides.
Step 3: Nestle the catfish fillets among the okra on the sheet pan. Roast in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the catfish flakes easily with a fork and the okra edges are browned and crisp.