Lion s Den Lobster Fritters (Gluten Free)

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

1 cup gluten free pancake mix (such as Arrowhead Mills®)

½ cup finely chopped onions

½ cup finely chopped celery

½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

½ cup crushed gluten free crackers (such as Glutino®)

1 lobster tail, shelled, cleaned, and chopped

1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 eggs

½ cup evaporated milk

1 tablespoon garlic butter, melted

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.