This one is a keeper! With 3 exceptions, we followed the recipe exactly. There were only 2 of us and we aren't big eaters, as in our younger years. We used just a tad over 1 pound of large shrimp, which made for left-overs. We both l-o-v-e garlic and felt that 1 tbs minced garlic sorta equates to "why bother?". I think I used about 6 good-sized cloves and minced 'em good. Used all the rest of the ingredients and let it all rest in the fridge for at least 1 1/2 hrs, if not a bit more. Bob didn't feel like messing with the grill, so we cooked 'em on the stove. Served it over angel hair pasta along with some steamed spinach and a salad, and a lovely bottle of dry, crisp white French wine. Oh my, what a meal!! We both agree we may never order shrimp scampi in a restaurant again! This recipe is sooo good on its own, 'though we just might try experimenting and add some white wine in the marinade next time. The leftovers reheated beautifully in the microwave at half-power. Thanks, Holly, this recipe is truly a keeper!

Reviewed On: Aug. 27, 2007

I agree!! Great recipe!! We also followed the recipe "exactly" with a couple exceptions - - used 2 lamb shoulder steaks, minced 'n smashed 4 large cloves of garlic, used 4 tsp Herbs de Provence, pepper, rubbed it all in well on both sides, covered the dish with plastic wrap and into the fridge overnight. Followed the rest of the recipe and like some, doubled the sauce. And yes, it did take about 20-25 min to cook down without adding anything for thickening. Did it all on the stove. One of the suggestions was to splurge and get the best Balsamic you could afford. Saw one at Bristol Farms that's 20yrs old and grabbed it. The extra bucks were worth it! Bob isn't that big on vinegar but tasted it and said it almost was like having a sip of wine, it was so good. This recipe is definitely a keeper and we'll also make it again and again and maybe even try it with beef and/or pork. As one person said, the sauce is like a flavor bomb! Neither of was able to eat it all, it made for another great dinner a couple nights later - - reheats beautifully!!

Reviewed On: Jul. 8, 2007