scampi

[ skam-pee, skahm- ]

noun

, Italian Cooking.

, plural scam·pi.

1. a large shrimp or prawn.
2. a dish of shrimp or prawns grilled or sautéed in oil or butter and garlic.

scampi

/ ˈskæmpɪ /

noun

1. usually functioning as singular large prawns, usually eaten fried in breadcrumbs

Word History and Origins

Origin of scampi¹

1920–25; < Italian, plural of scampo

Word History and Origins

Origin of scampi¹

Italian: plural of scampo shrimp, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

For $20, guests could choose unlimited garlic shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, shrimp linguini alfredo and plenty more... it's truly too good of a deal to pass on!

From Salon

She picked up a package of his favorite chocolate macadamia cookies and, in the frozen section, she stuck her forehead up against the fogged glass, smiling when she spotted the SeaPak brand of shrimp scampi.

From Seattle Times

Make shrimp scampi with a garlic, white wine and butter sauce.

From New York Times

Serve classic shrimp scampi over a pile of pasta.

From New York Times

Sir Robert told the House of Commons that Whitby Seafoods, which operates in his constituency and in Kilkeel in Northern Ireland, needed Filipino fishermen to bring in the langoustines needed to make scampi.

From BBC