scampi
Americannoun
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a large shrimp or prawn.
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a dish of shrimp or prawns grilled or sautéed in oil or butter and garlic.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of scampi
1920–25; < Italian, plural of scampo
Example Sentences
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Scampi is such a beautifully retro dish, so it felt only right to put it on angel hair pasta.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2022
"Using a tube of prepared polenta and SeaPak Shrimp Scampi allowed me to save time, while adding a fun Italian spin on it," she comments.
From Fox News • Oct. 3, 2021
Fluffy crisps share that dehydration issue with, at the other extreme, Doritos, Scampi Fries and Mini Cheddars.
From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2019
Calapa, owner and executive chef at Scampi in New York City.
From Slate • Jul. 21, 2018
There has also been air-time for Sooty's cousin Scampi, Butch the dog, Sweep's parents, two cats called Kipper and Miki, Soo's Australian cousin Soola and a snake called Ramsbottom.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2018
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