Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

Sweet, smoky, crispy, and just a little bit fancy — these Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp are exactly the kind of appetizer that disappears before you’ve even had a chance to put the platter down. 😉🥓🍤

Juicy jumbo shrimp are wrapped in smoky bacon and brushed with a simple glaze featuring our Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic, Dijon mustard, and garlic. As they bake, the bacon gets beautifully crisp while the maple balsamic caramelizes into a glossy, sweet-savory coating.

They look impressive enough for holiday entertaining but are easy enough for game day, cocktail hour, or a weekend dinner when you’re craving something a little special.

Sweet, Smoky & Seriously Irresistible

Bacon-wrapped shrimp are already pretty hard to resist. Add a maple balsamic glaze and things get even better.

Our Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic brings rich maple sweetness along with that signature balsamic tang, which is exactly what you need to balance smoky bacon and naturally sweet shrimp.

A little Dijon mustard gives the glaze some savory bite, while garlic adds just enough depth to keep the whole thing from tasting overly sweet.

The result? Sticky edges, crispy bacon, tender shrimp, and that glossy maple finish you’re definitely going to want another bite of.

What Makes These Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp So Delicious?

• Jumbo shrimp: Large shrimp stay juicy and tender while the bacon cooks around them.
• Bacon: Adds smoky, salty flavor and irresistible crispness.
• Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic: Brings maple sweetness, rich balsamic depth, and a gorgeous caramelized glaze.
• Dijon mustard: Adds a little tang and savory contrast to the maple flavor.
• Garlic: Gives the glaze another layer of savory flavor.
• Fresh herbs: A sprinkle of parsley adds freshness and a pop of color before serving.

Vermont Maple Balsamic Makes the Glaze

One of our favorite things about Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic is how easily it works in both sweet and savory recipes.

Here, it becomes the base of an incredibly easy glaze. There’s no need to simmer a complicated sauce or pull out a long list of ingredients. Whisk it with a little Dijon and garlic, brush it over the bacon-wrapped shrimp, and let the oven do the rest.

As everything cooks, the balsamic thickens slightly and caramelizes around the bacon, giving these shrimp that beautiful glossy finish.

Simple ingredients doing very delicious things — exactly how we like it. 🍁

The Trick to Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

The biggest challenge with bacon-wrapped shrimp is getting the bacon crisp without overcooking the shrimp.

Our trick? Use thin-cut bacon and partially cook it before wrapping the shrimp. That gives the bacon a head start so everything finishes at about the same time.

You can also secure each piece with a toothpick to keep the bacon snugly wrapped while it bakes.

For an extra caramelized finish, brush the shrimp with a little more Vermont Maple Balsamic during the last few minutes of cooking.

Make Them Your Own

There are plenty of easy ways to give these maple bacon shrimp your own twist:

• Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for sweet heat.
• Mix a little smoked paprika into the glaze.
• Add a splash of fresh lime juice for brightness.
• Brush with extra Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic just before serving.
• Finish with chopped parsley or fresh thyme.
• Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Can You Make Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Ahead?

Absolutely. Wrap the shrimp with the partially cooked bacon and arrange them on your baking sheet a few hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.

You can also whisk together the maple balsamic glaze ahead of time and keep it covered separately.

When guests arrive, brush on the glaze and pop everything into the oven. That means less time in the kitchen and more time actually enjoying your company — always a win.

Perfect for Holiday Parties, Game Day & Entertaining

These Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp fit right in just about anywhere appetizers are involved.

Serve them for Thanksgiving or Christmas cocktail hour, add them to a game-day spread, put them out at a dinner party, or turn them into a main course alongside roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad.

They’re easy to pick up, easy to serve, and very easy to make disappear. 😉

Bring on the Maple-Bacon Goodness

Tender shrimp. Smoky bacon. A sticky maple balsamic glaze. Fresh herbs. Maybe a squeeze of lime.

There’s not a whole lot more we need from an appetizer.

Grab your Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic from The Little Shop of Olive Oils and give your next batch of bacon-wrapped shrimp a sweet, smoky maple upgrade. 🍁🥓🍤