Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scampi

noun

/ˈskæm.pi/

Definition

Scampi refers to a dish made from large shrimp that are usually prepared with garlic, butter, and white wine, often served over pasta or rice.

Examples

Last night, we dined on garlic butter scampi with linguine.
She ordered shrimp scampi, which was delicious and perfectly seasoned.
At the restaurant, they serve scampi with a side of garlic bread.

Meaning

In culinary terms, scampi specifically relates to a method of cooking shrimp, typically involving sautéing them in a garlic and butter sauce. It can also refer to the type of prawn used in this dish, particularly the species known as Nephrops norvegicus, found off the coasts of Europe.