scampi

[skam-pee, skahm-]

noun

Italian Cooking.

plural

scampi 

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

BBC Food has a simplified version you can make at home more easily using frozen scampi.

From BBC

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