Lion's Den Lobster Fritters (Gluten Free)

Lobster, melted garlic butter, and shredded unsweetened coconut are this recipe's tasty ingredients. Our home in the Bahamas is called the Lion's Den and that is where this recipe was born. Hubby & I live on a small out-island in the Bahamas and it can be difficult to get gluten free items unless I bring them from the States. I have learned to make the things that I crave out of the ingredients I have on hand. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces or ketchup.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 444 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• ½ cup finely chopped onions
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup gluten free pancake mix (such as Arrowhead Mills®)
• ½ cup crushed gluten free crackers (such as Glutino®)
• 1 lobster tail, shelled, cleaned, and chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir egg mixture into dry mixture to form a batter.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Remove and drain fritters on a rack.