plural scampi
: a usually large shrimp
also
: large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce
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This dish has all the classic flavors of shrimp scampi—bright wine, rich butter, and savory garlic—but the shrimp boil spin takes it to the next level.
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Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Shrimp scampi and Tuscan cacciucco, a seafood stew, are highlights at Allora Wine Bar.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
Think sauteed mushrooms in garlicky butter sauce or homemade shrimp scampi.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Beryl was pleased with his filet mignon, and Lauren's shrimp scampi, served in a skillet with garlic butter, white wine and parsley, looked effortless in the way this classic Italian dish should.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Shrimp scampi and Tuscan cacciucco, a seafood stew, are highlights at Allora Wine Bar.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
Think sauteed mushrooms in garlicky butter sauce or homemade shrimp scampi.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Beryl was pleased with his filet mignon, and Lauren's shrimp scampi, served in a skillet with garlic butter, white wine and parsley, looked effortless in the way this classic Italian dish should.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for scampi
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“Scampi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scampi. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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