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Quick & Easy » Broiled Catfish with Fresh Corn and Tomato Salsa

Broiled Catfish with Fresh Corn and Tomato Salsa

by Lynne Webb on August 7, 2017 (Updated July 29, 2021) // 1 Comment

Broiled catfish fillets, lightly seasoned and topped with a mixture of fresh sweet corn, diced tomato, cilantro and green onions make a light satisfying dinner that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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A serving of catfish and fresh corn salsa, a side of green beans, and a lime wedge.

This recipe makes a tasty, light summer meal, and you can easily opt to grill the fish on foil instead of heating up the house with the broiler. Instructions are in our recipe notes.

The fresh corn salsa is no-cook combination of corn, tomatoes, fresh herbs and scallions, that’s equally good on chicken or other varieties of fish fillets.

Key Ingredients

We like to use catfish for this recipe because its firm texture is well-suited to broiling and its unique, mild flavor is a nice match for fresh, sweet corn. You’ll find that nearly all of the catfish available in markets today is farm-raised.

U.S. farm-raised catfish is considered to be a “Best Choice” from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, but you’ll want to avoid catfish raised in China and Vietnam. If the origin is not clearly marked, be sure to ask.

In addition to the catfish, the special ingredients you’ll need for this recipe include:

  • Fresh sweet corn (you can use frozen too, but defrost first)
  • All-Purpose Seasoning Blend (mix up a batch of our top-rated homemade version)
  • Ripe tomato
  • Fresh cilantro, chives, or basil
  • Scallions
  • Hot sauce
  • Fresh lime (preferred) or lemon for serving

Salsa Variations and Add-Ins

Here are some ideas for mixing up the flavor on the corn salsa:

  • Crumbled bacon or bits of fried pancetta
  • Diced red or green bell pepper
  • Minced jalapeño pepper
  • Chopped sweet onion (Vidalia, Walla Walla)

More Ways to Use Fresh Corn Salsa

  • Mix into some homemade tomato salsa and serve with tortilla chips
  • Toss with stir-fried zucchini or summer squash
  • Mix into cooked couscous or quinoa for an easy side dish
Broiled Catfish with Fresh Corn Tomato Salsa

Broiled Catfish with Fresh Corn and Tomato Salsa

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Broiled catfish fillets, lightly seasoned and topped with a mixture of fresh sweet corn, diced tomato, cilantro and green onions make a light satisfying dinner that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time : 6 minutes mins
Total Time : 21 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 4 catfish fillets, about 1-1/4 lbs
  • Olive oil
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon All-Purpose Seasoning Blend, (see notes)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 Lime wedges, for serving

For the salsa:

  • 2 ears fresh sweet corn, 1-1/2 to 2 cups kernels
  • 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 3 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chives or basil, finely chopped
  • Dash of hot sauce

Instructions 

  • Position a rack 2 to 3 inches from the broiler and preheat for 7 to 10 minutes. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Arrange the catfish fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Brush with a small amount of olive oil and season lightly with the all-purpose seasoning blend (see notes), and a few grinds of black pepper. Set aside while you prepare the salsa.
  • Cut the kernels from the corn and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, scallions and cilantro and combine well. Season to taste with salt, pepper and a dash of hot sauce and set aside.
  • Broil the catfish fillets for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • To serve, plate the fillets, top with a portion of salsa and garnish with fresh lime wedges.

Recipe Notes

If you don’t have any of our homemade All-Purpose Seasoning Blend on hand, season the catfish fillets lightly with a little salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

To Cook the Catfish on the Grill

  • Preheat the grill on high (550°F) and arrange the fish on heavy-duty foil coated with nonstick spray.
  • Place the foil on the grates, close the lid, and grill for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Broiled Catfish with Fresh Corn and Tomato Salsa
Amount per Serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
255
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Seafood
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. Carolyn says

    March 12, 2019 at 7:12 am

    5 stars
    We just serve this with a salad on the side for a quick dinner – thanks!

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Hi there! We’re Lynne & Erika, seasoned home cooks and recipe creators here at My Gourmet Connection. Our aim is to bring variety and new flavors to your everyday meals and we’ve got hundreds of recipes for you to explore. Welcome!

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