Description
Make a flavorful, creamy Cajun catfish dinner with charred corn using only one skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, about 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets evenly with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to char slightly. Remove the corn from the skillet and set it aside.
- Place the seasoned catfish fillets in the same hot skillet. Sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the fish from the skillet and set it aside with the corn.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the broth simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Return the seared catfish fillets and the charred corn to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving directly from the skillet.
Notes
- You can substitute tilapia or cod for catfish if desired.
- For extra heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
- If your skillet is not oven-safe, you can finish cooking the fish in the sauce on the stovetop over low heat, covered.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce and corn
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110