scampi

noun

scam·​pi ˈskam-pē 

ˈskäm-

plural 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

As ever, the Garlic Festival will host a slate of garlic-heavy cuisine from shrimp scampi and calamari to garlic fries – and this year will feature the return of a Garlic salsa recipe that once graced the festival. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

The Crown Point Restaurant and Gold Hill Saloon complete the picture, offering steaks, shrimp scampi, two woodburning fireplaces, and, perhaps, the distinct sensation that someone, or something, is watching. — Air Mail, 4 July 2026

For a lower-carb twist on the usual shrimp scampi, which is often served with spaghetti, this dish features sweet and savory spaghetti squash. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Garlicky shrimp scampi, a clever Spanish cocktail, and more recipe recs from our Dear Bon Appétit column. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of scampo, a European lobster

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above