scampi

noun scam·pi \ ˈskam-pē , ˈskäm- \

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

Definition of scampi

plural scampi

: a usually large shrimp; also : large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce

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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
Don & Charlie's, a chummy spring-training hot spot with a rich Chicago pedigree, lists it as shrimp scampi Chicago-style, presumably for the benefit of those who have never heard of the dish.

— dominic armato, azcentral, "Cubs and White Sox fans, eat like you're still in Chicago at these Phoenix restaurants during spring training," 8 Mar. 2018
Born roughly a century ago at De Jonghe's Hotel in Chicago, most would identify Shrimp de Jonghe as shrimp scampi, but for its crusty breadcrumb topping.

— dominic armato, azcentral, "Cubs and White Sox fans, eat like you're still in Chicago at these Phoenix restaurants during spring training," 8 Mar. 2018
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland East: Shrimp scampi, parmesan risotto, carrot, French bean.

— marc bona, cleveland.com, "Corleone's wins Cleveland's Finest Hors D'oeuvre Contest," 23 Feb. 2018
There's a $28 two-course lunch with gumbo or salad and salmon, filet mignon or shrimp scampi.

— bud kennedy, star-telegram, "Veggies, desserts, new dishes part of refreshed Waters," 15 Feb. 2018
Sit down to a steaming serving of Frutti de Mare, a mixture of shrimp, scallops, mussels, scampi, calamari and half of a Maine Lobster sitting on a bed of pasta and bathed in a traditional white wine tomato sauce.

— chicagotribune.com, "Escape winter with an evening in ‘Tuscany’," 15 Feb. 2018
Dishes include antipasti bruschetta, lobster and shrimp scampi and bistecca BRIO.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Treat your Valentine to a special meal," 31 Jan. 2018
The private chef, Julio, preparing shrimp scampi for dinner?

— billboard staff, Billboard, "Billboard's 100 Best Songs of 2017: Critics' Picks," 13 Dec. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of scampi

Italian, plural of scampo, a European lobster

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Definition of scampi for English Language Learners

: a dish of large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce
: large shrimp that are often breaded and fried

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