scampi

noun

scam·​pi ˈskam-pē 

ˈskäm-

plural scampi

: a usually large shrimp

also : large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce

Examples of scampi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And who doesn’t finish eating their shrimp scampi? — Laura House, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

Lemon brings vibrant citrus flavor to spring, and this shrimp scampi makes the most of it. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026

Entree and side options include roasted salmon, shrimp scampi with linguini and an omelette station. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

For a lower-carb twist on the usual shrimp scampi, which is often served with spaghetti, this dish features sweet and savory spaghetti squash. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of scampo, a European lobster

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above