Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Maple Bourbon Glaze

Large scallops wrapped in bacon and glazed with a spicy sweet bourbon maple glaze. These Bourbon Bacon Wrapped Scallops are the perfect blend of savory sweet flavors, a delicious appetizer or main dish that's both elegant and easy.

Impress your guests at your next party with these mouthwatering Bourbon Maple Bacon Wrapped Scallops. This easy appetizer recipe combines the delicate flavors of sea scallops, the richness of bacon, and the sweet flavor of a bourbon maple glaze and is perfect for special occasions.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Sweet and savory glaze: ​the combination of bourbon and maple syrup brings a sweet caramel like flavor to the bacon wrapped scallops.

Dinner parties: this delicious dish makes perfect hors d'oeuvres for your next dinner party or serve on game days.

Seafood Lovers: this appetizer will be a big hit with seafood fans!

🥘 Ingredients

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Bacon slices

Sea scallops: for best results, use large scallops.

Bourbon

Maple syrup

Garlic powder

Butter

Red chili pepper flakes

Pomegranate seeds 

Chives 

🔪 Instructions

For the bourbon maple syrup glaze:

1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, stir together the bourbon, maple syrup, chili pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.

For the bacon-wrapped scallops:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place bacon strips on the prepared sheet and cook bacon until bacon fat is rendered but not browned and crispy. 
2. Remove the bacon from the oven, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and cool for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat the broiler on high. Line a baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
4. Cut the bacon slices in half, then wrap ½ slice of bacon around one scallop and secure with a toothpick. 
5. Place each bacon-wrapped scallop on the prepared baking pan as they are wrapped. Continue this process until all scallops are wrapped.
6. Evenly coat the scallops with the ½ of the glaze mixture. Broil for 2 minutes.
7. Turn the scallops over and evenly coat them with the remaining glaze. Broil for 3 more minutes, or until the scallops are no longer opaque and the bacon is crispy.
8. Transfer the scallops to a serving platter and garnish with pomegranate seeds and/or chopped chives.

🥄 Equipment

Large saucepan

Wooden spoon

Silicone pastry brush

Large rimmed baking sheet

Parchment paper

Toothpicks

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: ​store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Reheat: warm leftovers in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, until warmed through. 

📖 Variations

Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the maple bourbon glaze for a spicy twist.

Herb Infusion: Garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to add a fragrant, earthy note.

Fruit Fusion: Experiment with different glaze flavors by incorporating ingredients like apricot preserves or pineapple juice for a fruity twist.

Booze free: Elminate the bourbon and add a dash of soy sauce 

💭 Tips for the Best Bacon Wrapped Scallops

• If you are running short on time, you can buy precooked bacon slices and skip the cooking steps for the bacon. Just heat it for 5 seconds in the microwave to soften it before wrapping the scallops.
• Be sure to buy fresh scallops and cook them the same day of purchase. Fresh scallops will have a creamy white color, be firm and not smell fishy or feel slimy.
• Ensure your scallops are dry before wrapping them in bacon by patting them dry with paper towels. 
• Use toothpicks to secure the bacon in place around the scallops, ensuring a snug fit.
• Baste the scallops generously with the bourbon maple glaze before and during baking to infuse them with flavor.
• Keep a close eye on your scallops while baking to prevent overcooking. They should be tender and opaque.

🙋 FAQ's

Why do you use pre-cooked bacon?

You need to use pre-cooked bacon to render the excess fat from the bacon and start the cooking process so the bacon can be fully cooked by the time scallops are cooked. If you use raw bacon, it may take longer to cook, leaving overcooked scallops.

📚 Related Recipes

Scallop lovers will want to try this Scallop Carbonara with Asparagus, a creamy and delicious blend of pasta and seafood.

Bourbon adds so much flavor, and these Bourbon Steak Tips are great as an appetizer or main dish.

This Cider Bourbon Glazed Ham is the perfect protein for Sunday supper, Christmas or Easter dinner!

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🍽 Serve with..

These bacon wrapped scallops make the perfect party appetizer. Smoky, salty bacon wrapped around tender scallops drizzled with a bourbon maple glaze. 

📖 Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Bourbon Maple Glaze

Shelby Law Ruttan

Large scallops wrapped in bacon and glazed with a spicy sweet bourbon maple glaze. These Bourbon Bacon Wrapped Scallops are the perfect blend of savory sweet flavors, a delicious appetizer or main dish that's both elegant and easy.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

• Large saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Silicone basting brush
• Large rimmed baking sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Toothpicks

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Ingredients

  

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FOR THE SCALLOPS

• 12 slices low sodium bacon , cut in half
• 24 large scallops

FOR THE GLAZE

• ¼ cup bourbon
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds , (optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced chives , (optional)

Instructions

 

For the bourbon maple syrup glaze:

• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, stir together the bourbon, maple syrup, chili pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.

For the bacon-wrapped scallops:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place bacon strips on the prepared sheet and cook bacon until bacon fat is rendered but not browned and crispy.
• Remove the bacon from the oven, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and cool for 10 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler on high. Line a baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
• Cut the bacon slices in half, then wrap ½ slice of bacon around one scallop and secure with a toothpick.
• Place each bacon-wrapped scallop on the prepared baking pan as they are wrapped. Continue this process until all scallops are wrapped.
• Using a silicone basting brush, evenly coat the scallops with the ½ of the glaze mixture. Broil for 2 minutes.
• Turn the scallops over and evenly coat them with the remaining glaze. Broil for 3 more minutes, or until the scallops are no longer opaque and the bacon is crispy.
• Transfer the scallops to a serving platter and garnish with pomegranate seeds and/or chopped chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mgNet Carbohydrates: 7g

Keyword Bacon wrapped scallops, bourbon maple glazed scallops, Maple Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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