Haddock Goujons With Parmesan Crust (Printer-Friendly)

Golden Parmesan-crusted haddock strips served with vibrant, creamy pea pesto for an elegant pescatarian meal.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lb skinless haddock fillets, cut into finger-sized strips

→ Coating

02 - 2.1 oz all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 2.8 oz panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1.8 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 0.5 tsp sea salt
08 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

→ Pea Pesto

09 - 7.1 oz frozen peas
10 - 1.1 oz fresh basil leaves
11 - 0.9 oz grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 1.1 oz pine nuts
14 - 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 0.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Serving

17 - Lemon wedges
18 - Mixed salad leaves

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange three bowls: one containing flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, pepper, salt, and smoked paprika.
03 - Coat each haddock strip sequentially in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally roll in the Parmesan-panko mixture. Place coated strips on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Lightly spray or drizzle goujons with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
05 - Blanch frozen peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and cool under cold water. Add peas, basil, Parmesan, garlic clove, pine nuts, olive oil, and lemon juice to food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth with slight texture remaining. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Arrange hot goujons on plates with generous spoonful of pea pesto, lemon wedges, and salad leaves.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The Parmesan crust turns unbelievably crisp in the oven without any deep frying mess.
  • Pea pesto is bright, creamy, and uses up those forgotten frozen peas brilliantly.
  • It feels grown-up enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
  • Baking instead of frying means you can walk away and tidy up while they cook.
02 -
  • Dont skip the oil spray or drizzle before baking, it really does help the crust turn properly golden and crisp.
  • Refresh the peas under cold water after blanching or theyll lose that gorgeous bright green and turn dull.
  • If your goujons are different sizes, the smaller ones will cook faster, so keep an eye on them and pull any early if needed.
03 -
  • For an even crunchier crust, double-dip the goujons by going through the egg and breadcrumbs twice.
  • If youre cooking for a crowd, prep the coated goujons ahead and chill them on the tray, then bake straight from the fridge when youre ready.
  • A crisp, cold Sauvignon Blanc or a dry sparkling wine cuts through the richness beautifully and makes it feel like a bit of an occasion.
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