Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa Recipe

Spice up your life with this fiery Cajun Grilled Catfish recipe! Perfect for indoor grilling (George Foreman!), outdoor grilling (gas or charcoal), this recipe delivers juicy, flavorful catfish with a sweet and tangy apricot salsa. Easy to follow instructions and adaptable for any grilling method. Get ready for a taste of the Louisiana bayou!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 363.6 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa

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How to Make Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa

  1. **Prepare the Apricot Salsa:** Combine 1 cup diced fresh apricots, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat), and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  2. **Make the Cajun Rub:** In a small jar, combine 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Close the lid tightly and shake well to combine.
  3. **Prep the Catfish:** Rinse 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets under cold running water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  4. **Season the Catfish:** Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over each catfish fillet. Sprinkle generously with the Cajun rub, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Gently rub the rub into the fish.
  5. **Preheat & Grill:** Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F).
  6. **Grill the Catfish:** Place the prepared catfish fillets on the preheated grill. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once halfway through.
  7. **Serve:** Remove the cooked catfish from the grill. Divide the chilled apricot salsa among individual serving plates. Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of salsa and garnish with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

16g

Carbs

8g