plural scampi
: a usually large shrimp
also
: large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce
Examples of scampi in a Sentence
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The quick-cooking protein is easy to fold into many weeknight recipes, from a classic scampi to a rich Alfredo pasta.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
Hand picked by Flav himself, the off-menu Faves order includes Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and a bacon mac and cheese plus a choice of any one side.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 14 Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Lemon pepper is our twist on a classic shrimp scampi, which adds a little zest to every bite.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
The menu changes weekly and includes dishes like shrimp scampi, stuffed pork chops, Korean Bulgogi beef and honey garlic chicken.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
Hand picked by Flav himself, the off-menu Faves order includes Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and a bacon mac and cheese plus a choice of any one side.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 14 Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Lemon pepper is our twist on a classic shrimp scampi, which adds a little zest to every bite.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
The menu changes weekly and includes dishes like shrimp scampi, stuffed pork chops, Korean Bulgogi beef and honey garlic chicken.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024
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“Scampi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scampi. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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