scampi

noun

scam·pi | \ˈskam-pē,

ˈskäm-\

plural scampi

Definition of 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

Customers’ beseeching Wakeling to add shrimp scampi to his summer fare is paying off. — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, "Ciao Ristorante is Italian food with the ultimate Sicilian twist," 3 July 2018 On the menu: Among the eight appetizers are crab cakes in puffed pastry, spinach and artichoke dip, and shrimp scampi. — Myrna Petlicki, Lake County News-Sun, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Reflections Restaurant & Lounge in Lake Villa," 7 July 2018 Daily Catch is known for seafood, and the choices are scrawled on a chalkboard on the wall — mussels marinara, shrimp scampi, fried calamari. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "How to eat like a local in the North End," 3 July 2018 Fish dishes include salmon oreganato and shrimp scampi. — Donald Liebenson, chicagotribune.com, "Viaggio brings new life to Highland Park location," 9 May 2018 Sometimes, scampi is served over al dente spaghetti as an entrée. — Linda Giuca And Christopher Prosperi, courant.com, "Scampi Recipe Lightens Up With Orzo And Peas," 5 Apr. 2018 Voices rising to a rowdy pitch, couples squeeze into leather booths on a Wednesday to gorge on fork-tender meatballs (best in town), buttery scampi, and spicy fried potatoes diavola. — Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 10 Best New Restaurants of 2017," 12 Dec. 2017

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