scampi
noun
ˈskäm-\
Definition of scampi
: a usually large shrimp also : large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce
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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 White House stewards served salad, shrimp scampi, chicken Parmesan with pasta and vanilla ice cream. — Philip Rucker, Anchorage Daily News, "Comey’s memoir: Trump fixates on proving lewd dossier allegations false," 13 Apr. 2018 White House stewards served salad, shrimp scampi, chicken Parmesan with pasta and vanilla ice cream. — Philip Rucker, Anchorage Daily News, "Comey’s memoir: Trump fixates on proving lewd dossier allegations false," 13 Apr. 2018 Fish dishes include salmon oreganato and shrimp scampi. — Donald Liebenson, chicagotribune.com, "Viaggio brings new life to Highland Park location," 9 May 2018 White House stewards served salad, shrimp scampi, chicken Parmesan with pasta and vanilla ice cream. — Philip Rucker, Anchorage Daily News, "Comey’s memoir: Trump fixates on proving lewd dossier allegations false," 13 Apr. 2018 White House stewards served salad, shrimp scampi, chicken Parmesan with pasta and vanilla ice cream. — Philip Rucker, Anchorage Daily News, "Comey’s memoir: Trump fixates on proving lewd dossier allegations false," 13 Apr. 2018 Then there are the specialty pizzas like shrimp scampi, truffle and prosciutto, and chicken pesto. — Compiled By Celestina Blok, star-telegram, "Restaurant news for February," 8 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'scampi.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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scampi
noun
English Language Learners Definition of scampi
: a dish of large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce
: large shrimp that are often breaded and fried
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