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noun scam·pi \ ˈskam-pē , ˈskäm- \

Definition of scampi

plural scampi

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

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Following the fashion show, guests moved towards the gilded dining rooms where a buffet dinner of Italian delicacies—steamed scampi, vitello tonnato, sea bass, saffron risotto, and gnocchi alla romana—by chef Chicco Cerea of Da Vittorio was served.

— camila hennessy, Vogue, "Miu Miu Revs Up Paris Couture With an Auto-Themed Party," 3 July 2017
Highlights include lobster raviolo, crustacean paella, soft-shell crab salad, smoked rock shrimp potato salad and Santa Barbara spot prawn scampi.

— carolina gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Garden party, tastings top San Diego summer entertaining," 21 June 2017
The Oceanaire Seafood Room (9101 International Drive in Orlando): Diners at The Oceanaire Seafood Room can enjoy a 6-ounce filet with a whole steamed lobster, jumbo shrimp scampi or crab cakes for $69 this Father’s Day.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Treat dad to a special meal this Father's Day," 12 June 2017
Highlights include a white clam pizza; Hawaiian pizza; peel and eat shrimp scampi; and smoky mozzarella sticks.

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "Chef Jonathan Waxman heads back to SoCal with a new restaurant in Century City," 30 May 2017
To Italians, scampi is a small lobster called a prawn.

— linda gassenheimer, The Seattle Times, "Quick shrimp dish is an Italian favorite," 15 May 2017
However, in America, scampi became a term for the sauce that goes with this shrimp dish.

— linda gassenheimer, The Seattle Times, "Quick shrimp dish is an Italian favorite," 15 May 2017
Scampi Mediterranei ($14.95) is another way of saying shrimp scampi.

— james patrick kelly, idahostatesman, "New Vincenzo Trattoria stays true to its Southern Italian roots," 11 May 2017
Featured will be carved prime rib, crab legs, battered shrimp, lobster alfredo, cod tempura, baked salmon, shrimp scampi, clams and mussels.

— peggy calhoun, idahostatesman, "Treat mom to a special meal on Mother’s Day," 4 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of scampi

Italian, plural of scampo, a European lobster

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First Known Use: 1925

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

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