plural scampi
: a usually large shrimp
also
: large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce
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Think sauteed mushrooms in garlicky butter sauce or homemade shrimp scampi.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Beryl was pleased with his filet mignon, and Lauren's shrimp scampi, served in a skillet with garlic butter, white wine and parsley, looked effortless in the way this classic Italian dish should.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Displayed on ice is the day’s catch, which might be pretty red mullet, fat scampi, John Dory, branzino and more, all grilled to perfection and served with French fries.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Tender Maine lobster tails, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt's Favorite Shrimp.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Beryl was pleased with his filet mignon, and Lauren's shrimp scampi, served in a skillet with garlic butter, white wine and parsley, looked effortless in the way this classic Italian dish should.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Displayed on ice is the day’s catch, which might be pretty red mullet, fat scampi, John Dory, branzino and more, all grilled to perfection and served with French fries.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Tender Maine lobster tails, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt's Favorite Shrimp.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for scampi
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“Scampi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scampi. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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