A goujon (from French gudgeon, "freshwater fish") is a small deep-fried strip of fish, meat, or poultry, coated in breadcrumbs. Originally a French dish, they were brought by French-Canadian settlers to Louisiana, where they became part of Cajun cuisine.
French-style goujons, often made with sole, are usually served with Dijon mustard and cornichons. Cajun-style goujons, made with catfish, are seasoned more heavily with black pepper and red pepper flakes, and served with fried potatoes.