We enjoyed this scampi very much. It is very similar to a low fat shrimp version that I made, and I think in the future I'll make it with both shrimp and scallops in it. I did add a couple more cloves of garlic, to suit our tastes, as well as chopped a bunch of green onions, adding 3/4 to the scampi mixture, and saving the other 1/4 to sprinkle on as a garnish once plated. With a nice salad and crusty bread on the side - excellent!

Reviewed On: Mar. 16, 2011

I made this last weekend out of the Taste of Home cookbook that this recipe came from. I'm sorry to have to say it failed. Nobody would touch it, not even after I tried adding cheese, and I ended up throwing out most of the whole, big pot. Now, to be fair I must admit to using turkey bacon, and half fat free and half regular evaporated milk. This is what's on hand due to dietary issues. While I have no doubt this affected the flavor some, I can't believe that's all that contributed as we are used to these things. However, considering how bad it tasted I would still recommend to anyone considering making it, NOT to substitute with these ingredients. I'm afraid this will not be on the list to try again. :(

Reviewed On: Jan. 19, 2011

I used this stew as a basis for our traditional Christmas Eve supper, and it was very good. I did make modifications based on our preferences and oyster availability. Here in the upper Midwest they cost a small fortune! So I used one pint of fresh oysters and one can of oysters. I also added 1/4 tsp. of celery salt and 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce based on my dad's recipe that I usually use, and used 1/4 tsp. of cayenne pepper. I used 1 pint of half and half and 1 pint of 2% milk and cut the butter to 1/4 cup since all half and half is a little rich for some family members who are sensitive to very rich foods. Even though I ended up changing up quite a few of the ingredients, it was a great change up of our traditional favorite. Since everyone thought it was even better than how I've made it in the past, I will make it like this in the future.

Reviewed On: Dec. 24, 2010