Guide Note:
The term Scampi, by itself, is the name of a dish of shrimp served in garlic butter and dry white wine, served with bread, or over pasta.
Fast Facts:
- Scampi is the plural of Scampo, the Italian name for the Norway lobster
- In the United Kingdom, "Scampi" refers to a dish of shelled tail meat, coated in breadcrumbs or batter, and deep fried
- The word "scampi" is often construed as thr style of preparation, not an ingredient, hence the seemingly redundant "shrimp scampi" or the seemingly impossible "chicken scampi"
