Spicy Caramelized Bacon Wrapped Smoked Oysters – This recipe evolved into what you see today. Ken said I should do a recipe to celebrate my father, but I had just done 5 days of pasta, and that I would say hands down was my dad’s favorite.
I did mention him in one of the posts and wished him a Happy Father’s Day. I do miss him terribly, seems so long ago I had the privilege to be with him.
He was a great, well-read man of vast knowledge and I loved him dearly.
Ken is the great dad in our lives now and this recipe was designed around all of the things he loves. Not that long ago he was making a recipe from the Fine Cooking magazine, five-spice candied bacon and it was delicious.
With that in mind and another of his favorites, smoked oysters I created this recipe just for him and he loved it!!
Happy Father’s Day to you all and may you have a great day in remembering dads and grandads and being with the dads you love. Enjoy!!
Spicy Caramelized Bacon Wrapped Smoked Oysters for Father's Day #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup plus more for drizzling ~1/4 cup
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 85 gm. can smoke oysters drained
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. On a tray lined with foil place a cookie cooling rack on top.
- Cut bacon slices in half and lay very close to each other.
- Mix the brown sugar with the chili flakes and chili powder. Mix in the 1 Tbsp. of maple syrup.
- Crumble the mixture on top of the bacon and cover as evenly as you can. Drizzle the bacon with more of the maple syrup.
- Bake in the oven for 20 min. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 min. until you are able to work with the bacon.
- Flip a slice over and place an oyster on the bottom of the bacon.
- Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
- Place them back onto the rack and bake an additional 10 min. or until starting to crisp.
- Cool slightly and serve
Nutrition
Dad’s Favorite Main Dishes:
- Father’s Day Ribs by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Chorizo Burgers by La Cocina de Leslie
- Whiskey Sliders by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Beer Can Chicken by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Pesto Shrimp Roll Sandwich by Growing Up Gabel
- Cast Iron Filet Mignon with Wine Sauce by I Run For Wine
- Grilled Tilapia with Blueberry Mango Salsa by Runner’s Tales
- Chicken Wings for Dad by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Fish with Black Bean Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs by Curious Cuisiniere
- Tamale Pie Ring by Treats & Trinkets
- Grill-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables by Foxes Loves Lemons
- Grandma Papina’s Lamb Stew by Webicurean
- Barbecue Beans and Ribs by Food Lust People Love
- Skillet Meat Lasagna by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Panko Crusted Snapper by Supper for a Steal
- Gluten Free Bourbon Honey Grilled Pork Chops by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Boiled Shrimp for Father’s Day by The Catholic Foodie
- Lightened Up Fish Biriyani With Fresh Dill by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Dad’s Favorite Appetizers and Sides:
- Spicy Caramelized Bacon Wrapped Smoked Oysters by Noshing with the Nolands
- Tuna Pasta Salad – Dad’s Recipe by Juanita’s Cocina
- Grilled Bok Choy by Shockingly Delicious
- Bacon-Cheddar Potato Salad by Home Cooking Memories
- Couscous Tabbouleh by Soni’s Food
Dad’s Favorite Desserts
- Coconut Cream Pie by Cookin’ Mimi
- Chewy Oat Cookies with a Banana Bread Influence by What Smells So Good?
- Homemade Nutter Butters by Pies and Plots
- Golden Coconut Bars by Magnolia Days
- Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by NeighborFood
- Velvet Cookies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
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Comments & Reviews
Bea says
Oh my!!!! Spicy, caramelized bacon!!! It sounds amazing and stuffed with a smoked oyster? It must be delicious!
Sunithi says
Your title itself is good enough to eat !! Bacon, caramelized & oysters in the same sentence ? Yumm ! This looks and sounds super yumm ! I must make them !
Katie says
What a cool dish indeed! I don’t think I’ve ever had anything like it…
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
I just found out that my father in law has a thing for canned smoked oysters. They kind of freak me out a bit, to be honest. But you’ve made them look so gourmet here! Maybe I’m just being a weenie.
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
This sounds and looks delicious! I can only imagine how amazing they taste!
Family Foodie says
Wow these sound incredible and are the perfect appetizer! Definitely need to add this to the menu for the next holiday.
Laura Dembowski says
Well, anything wrapped in bacon is good, right?!? Great idea to cook the bacon first, because it can be soggy and yucky on dishes like this when it’s not.
Soni says
Oooh these look like the perfect party food!Love the smoked oysters and the flavors you’ve added to your bacon!Yumm!!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
What an awesome idea to use smoked oysters! Yum!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
What an awesome idea to use smoked oysters! Yum!
Camille @ Growing Up Gabel says
Oh yum! I’ve never played with oysters in the kitchen but this looks delicious and fun! Of course, bacon is always a plus!
Hezzi-D says
Oh my husband would love this recipe! Anything with bacon and wrapping oysters in it? YUM!
Stacy says
Bacon-wrapped smoked oysters is a must-have on our holiday menu for Christmas and New Year’s Eve but I have to say that you have kicked it up more than just a couple notches by making caramelized spicy bacon first and using that! I am drooling over here, Tara!
Renee says
The bacon alone in this recipe is incredible. I see it wrapped around a lot more than oysters. Oh the sweet/salty goodness!!
Kim@Treats & Trinkets says
Holy decadent appetizer, Batman. This sounds amazing
Megan @ I Run For Wine says
YUMMY! My two favorite things – oysters and bacon. I think I am in love!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Oh my goodness, I WANT that bacon! This definitely sounds like the way to win a man’s heart. (or mine, for that matter!)
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Man, what a great dish!! I can only imagine how wonderful your oysters must taste!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
So Chris loves oysters but I don’t like them so I never make them. But seeing your recipe makes me want to give oysters a second chance because these look incredible
The Ninja Baker says
Sooo yummy looking, Tara. Your bacon wrapped oysters would be the perfect pass around food at a cocktail party or as tapas…Happy Father’s Day to your hubby… My <3 goes out to you about missing your own father <3