Bacon Scallop Lollipops with Honey Sriracha Glaze
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Want to be the most popular person at the party? Serve these bacon-wrapped and glazed scallop lollipops and watch it happen. Big, juicy scallops are wrapped in bacon, dipped in a honey sriracha glaze, then broiled until the bacon is crisp and the buttery scallops are perfectly cooked. Happiness is bite-sized!
These bacon scallop lollipops are one of those appetizers that instantly disappear whenever they hit the table. Tender scallops get wrapped in smoky bacon, brushed with a sweet-spicy glaze, and broiled until the bacon is crisp and the edges turn beautifully caramelized. They’re rich, savory, sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy all at once.
The combination of flavors works so well here. The buttery scallops pair perfectly with the smoky bacon, while the honey, sriracha, and lime glaze adds a sticky finish with just enough heat and brightness to keep everything balanced. Using thin-cut bacon is key to keeping the scallops tender while the bacon crisps properly under the broiler.
I also love that these feel a little fancy while being surprisingly simple to make. With just a handful of ingredients and very little prep, they’re the kind of appetizer that makes people think you worked much harder than you actually did.
Scallop selection
Scallops are not quite an everyday fare, meaning they tend to be reserved for restaurant dining or special occasions – which makes them extra special! This also means that you might not be as familiar with how to select good scallops, but once you master at-home scallops, you’ll find it’s one of the culinary joys of life. Here are some tips:
- Freshness: Always get fresh scallops if possible. Visit your fishmonger and check their appearance – you’ll want them to be moist but not too wet, translucent, and glossy. Make sure that they don’t look dull.
- Smell: They should smell fresh and a bit briny, similar to the ocean. If they have an unpleasant or overly strong smell, this indicates they’re not so fresh.
- Feel: They should not be too soft or mushy, you’ll want them to feel firm and slightly springy.
- Frozen: While fresh is always best, depending on your location, it may not be possible to find fresh scallops. This recipe will work with frozen, too. Just thaw them in your fridge a day before using them. Also, be sure to dry them well with paper towels.
What to serve with scallop lollipops
These babies are the ultimate appetizer to get the party started! If you’re making it a spread, serve them beside sesame pineapple sausage bites or prosciutto wrapped peaches.
Make ahead and store
Can I make these ahead of time? Scallop lollipops are best enjoyed fresh; you can assemble them ahead of time, store them in a covered container, and cook them just before serving. It’s best not to reheat scallops, as the texture can become rubbery; once cooked, enjoy them!
Bacon Scallop Lollipops Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place a baking rack on the top shelf in your oven (and keep the other in the middle) and turn your oven to broil. Place some toothpicks (you’ll need about 20) in a cup of water.
- Cut the bacon in half then place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place the bacon in your oven for 5-6 minutes on the middle rack, while your oven is heating up. You want the bacon to just start to cook, but still be pliable enough to wrap around the scallops. Remove the bacon from the oven and it cool slightly.1 lb bacon
- While the bacon is in the oven, mix the honey, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl to make the glaze.¼ cup honey, 1 tablespoon sriracha, Juice of ½ lime
- Wrap one piece of bacon (½ slice) around each scallop and secure in place with a toothpick. Dip the scallops in the glaze and place them on a baking sheet.10 ounces large scallops
- Place the scallops in the oven on the top rack and broil for 5 minutes. Take the baking sheet out of the oven. (If there is any liquid on the sheet, carefully hold the baking sheet over your sink at an angle and drain the liquid.) Flip the scallops over and spoon any remaining glaze over the top. Broil for another 5 minutes then serve right away.
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We didn’t love these. The sauce came out very thin, not like a glaze. The scallops were cooked perfectly but the bacon burned around the edges and they didn’t have much flavor.
I would not make again.
I’m sorry these weren’t a hit for you.
These were a huge hit! Made them for my family and everyone loved them. The only thing I’d do differently next time is make more!
These look and sound amazing! Guessing no way to make ahead of time and warm up?
No these are best if eaten fresh. But you can assemble them ahead of time and cook them right before serving. 🙂
I LOVE bacon wrapped scallops! Your way of making them into lollipops with honey sriracha is REALLY speaking to me. Anyone serving these to me would totally be my favorite person!!
Haha I know what to serve you!!
These look fantastic! I love that beautiful glaze. I bet they disappear quickly!
They totally do! You don’t want to walk away from the food table or you might not get any lol!
These are the prettiest scallops! And dripping with fantastic flavours. Oh my gosh, Kristen, I’m so excited about making these for the holidays. They will be perfect anytime!!
You should definitely make them! They’d be perfect for your holiday parties!!