scampi

[US]/'skæmpɪ/
[UK]/ˈskæmpi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. shrimp; Norway lobster.
Word Forms
Pluralscampis

Phrases & Collocations

fried scampi

butterflied scampi

garlic scampi

Example Sentences

I ordered the shrimp scampi for dinner.

She cooked the scampi with garlic and butter.

The scampi dish was delicious and flavorful.

He enjoys eating scampi with pasta.

The restaurant is known for its excellent scampi recipe.

I'm craving some garlic scampi right now.

The scampi was perfectly seasoned with herbs.

She prefers her scampi to be served with a side of vegetables.

The scampi was a popular choice on the menu.

I'll have the scampi linguine for lunch, please.

Real-world Examples

Uh, for dinner, something simple a veal chop, some scampi, whatever you like.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 6

This time we're trying to figure out how to eat the scampi in Croatia.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

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