What is a Goujon and how do you pronounce this French word?
A goujon is a French culinary term referring to small strips or fingers of fish, typically coated and fried. The name originates from the French word “goujon,” meaning “small fish” or “gudgeon” (a type of small fish). Goujons are often made with delicate fish fillets, cut into thin strips, coated with a light batter, and then fried until crispy.
Most importantly, how to make this and where to get this tasty fish?
Recipe: Kingklip Goujons with Garlic, Lemon, and Herbs
Ingredients:
- 500g Kingklip fillets (or alternative fish fillets, see below)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Maizena cornflour
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic flakes)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut the Kingklip fillets into thin strips (about 1-2 cm wide and 5-6 cm long).
- Dip each fish strip into the beaten eggs, coating completely.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix together Maizena cornflour, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Roll the egg-coated fish strips in the cornflour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Fry the coated fish goujons for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the goujons, and garnish with chopped parsley or dill (if using).
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Alternative Fish Fillets:
If Kingklip is not available, you can substitute with other delicate fish fillets, such as:
- Hake
- Snoek
- Cob
- Sole
…Or any other fresh fish available at Hooked on Africa
Recommended Fresh Fish Market:
For the freshest fish, visit Hooked on Africa Fresh Fish Market in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. Their wide selection of sustainable seafood ensures you’ll find the perfect catch for your goujons.
Tips:
- Use fresh and sustainable seafood whenever possible.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon to your taste.
- For an extra crispy coating, chill the coated fish goujons in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or a simple green salad.
Why Hooked on Africa Fresh Fish Market?
- Freshness guaranteed
- Sustainable seafood options
- Wide variety of fish species
- Expert staff to assist with selection and preparation
Enjoy your crispy Kingklip goujons, and happy cooking!