plural scampi
: a usually large shrimp
also
: large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce
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Lobster is also in dishes like quesadillas, lasagna and scampi.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024
Also recently featured was its Thursday $19.99 steak and scampi special of a 6-ounce sirloin steak paired with shrimp scampi with a choice of two sides.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024
The quick-cooking protein is easy to fold into many weeknight recipes, from a classic scampi to a rich Alfredo pasta.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
Hand picked by Flav himself, the off-menu Faves order includes Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and a bacon mac and cheese plus a choice of any one side.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024
Also recently featured was its Thursday $19.99 steak and scampi special of a 6-ounce sirloin steak paired with shrimp scampi with a choice of two sides.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024
The quick-cooking protein is easy to fold into many weeknight recipes, from a classic scampi to a rich Alfredo pasta.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
Hand picked by Flav himself, the off-menu Faves order includes Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and a bacon mac and cheese plus a choice of any one side.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2024
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“Scampi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scampi. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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