Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Tilapia Corn
Delight in the bold flavors of Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Tilapia Corn, a quick and vibrant dish ready in just 30 minutes. Tender tilapia fillets are perfectly paired with sweet corn, all drizzled in a rich Cajun butter sauce. This easy one-pan meal not only tantalizes your taste buds but also simplifies cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using fresh corn, slice the kernels off the cobs; if using frozen corn, thaw it beforehand.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and mix in the Cajun seasoning and lemon juice.
- Arrange the tilapia fillets on one side of the baking sheet and spread the corn on the other side. Drizzle the Cajun butter sauce over both.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with corn (approximately 260g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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