When creating a gluten free version of a typically gluten-ful dish, the element that’s most important—and, usually, the most challenging—to get correct is the texture. So we take it quite seriously when we tell you that every bite of Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Breaded Shrimp starts with the same satisfying crunch from the exterior coating, and ends with the same tender, toothsome interior as you’d expect from gluten-based breaded shrimp.

What’s the secret? Our supplier, a specialist in seafood snacks like this, applies an especially light and crispy coating made mostly from coconut flour and tapioca starch to each shrimp before lightly frying. They arrive in our freezers fully cooked, meaning all you need to do on your end is just give them a few minutes in the frying pan, oven, or air fryer before enjoying. We particularly like them as a protein for Baja-style tacos, surf ‘n’ turf burritos, or a fun and flavorful rice bowl with steamed veggies and a bit of Sriracha. They also make a delicious snack in their own right, espeically when dunked in or drizzled with a mixture of mayo and Sweet Chili Sauce.