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

“Ya boy meant it when I said I was gonna do anything and everything to help @redlobster and save the cheddar bay biscuits,,, ordered the whole menu,!!!” Flavor Flav wrote alongside a photo of himself posing in front of an elaborate spread of Red Lobster menu items, including shrimp scampi, popcorn shrimp and clam chowder.

From Salon

“Ya boy meant it when I said I was gonna do anything and everything to help @redlobster and save the cheddar bay biscuits,,, ordered the whole menu,!!!” Flavor Flav wrote alongside a photo of himself posing in front of a spread of Red Lobster menu items like shrimp scampi, popcorn shrimp and clam chowder — just to name a few.

From Salon

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