scampi

noun

scam·pi | \ ˈskam-pē

How to pronounce scampi (audio)

, 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 Shrimp scampi, paella, shrimp cocktails, and dumplings just scratch the surface. — Saveur Editors, Saveur, "Our 50 Best Shrimp Recipes Will Turn You Into a Seafood Master," 26 May 2020 His recipe repertoire is diverse and includes lumpia, lobster garlic noodles, bulgogi, shrimp scampi, tomato vodka pasta, fried rice and cinnamon roll waffles. — Los Angeles Times, "How Newton Nguyen is inspiring a young generation of home chefs," 7 May 2020 Shrimp scampi came out creamy and lithe, with fat coraled shrimp. — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, "Dining critic Mike Sutter on what it’s like to eat out on San Antonio restaurants’ reopening day, at Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano," 1 May 2020 Family Meal Deal for four includes chicken breast, shrimp, salmon, fish, sirloin, all served with cheddar bay biscuits, and two family size sides; family size shrimp, Cajun chicken or crab linguine alfredo scampi served with cheddar bay biscuits. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "Mother's Day is different this year. Here are 12+ restaurants offering specials for mom," 4 May 2020 Its full-service restaurant, the Bare Buns Cafe, serves flank steak and shrimp scampi, while a bar called the Butt Hutt, decorated with license plates and string lights, offers naked karaoke and open-mic nights. — Priya Krishna, New York Times, "The Joy of Cooking Naked," 4 Feb. 2020 Choose one of the family meal deals with an entrée (shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, crab linguini alfredo, and more) and sides to serve four. — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, "Restaurants Open on Mother's Day 2020 for Delivery or Carryout," 29 Apr. 2020 If lobster is a little too rich for you, try Melissa Clark’s equally delicious shrimp scampi or these scallops with brown butter, capers and lemon. — Margaux Laskey, New York Times, "Our Best Valentine’s Day Recipes: Lobster, Steak, Chocolate and More," 12 Feb. 2020 From shrimp scampi to linguine with clams, pasta and seafood are a classic combination. — Saveur, "Our Best Seafood Pastas," 13 Mar. 2014

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“Scampi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scampi. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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scampi

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English Language Learners Definition of scampi

US : a dish of large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce

British : large shrimp that are often breaded and fried

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