Lion’s Den Lobster Fritters (Gluten Free)

Ingredients

• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup gluten free pancake mix (such as Arrowhead Mills)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup crushed gluten free crackers (such as Glutino)
• 1 lobster tail, shelled, cleaned, and chopped
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon garlic butter, melted

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Combine gluten free pancake mix, onions, celery, coconut, gluten free crackers, lobster meat, seafood seasoning, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl.

Combine eggs, evaporated milk, and butter in a separate bowl.

Stir egg mixture into dry mixture to form a batter.

Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Remove and drain fritters on a rack.