Description
This flavorful dish features tender grilled tilapia paired with sweet corn, peppers, and sautéed onions. Easy to prepare and full of smoky, spicy warmth, it’s perfect for a weeknight family dinner or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter (for skillet) or olive oil (dairy-free option)
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for fish)
2 ears corn, peeled and cut into rounds
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt (Cajun seasoning mix)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tilapia fillets (4–6 oz each)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) as a backup reheating option.
Peel husks from corn and cut into 6-ounce rounds per ear.
Cut the onion into 1/4-inch slices and mince the garlic.
Slice the bell pepper into thin strips.
Heat 3 tablespoons of butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Add minced garlic, corn, ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until the corn slightly caramelizes and softens.
Meanwhile, brush both sides of tilapia fillets with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or olive oil.
Season the fillets with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and the remaining ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
Grill the tilapia on medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side or until fully cooked and flaky.
Serve the grilled tilapia with the Cajun skillet sides for a complete meal.
Notes
Frozen corn kernels can be used as a convenience substitute for fresh corn.
For a dairy-free version, use olive oil in place of butter.
Cod or haddock can be used in place of tilapia.
Leftovers make a great breakfast hash or grain bowl topping.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to personal taste—add more cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling & Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (fish and sides combined)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
