is scampi made from prawns?

Answer 1

Scampi is the plural of scampo, the Italian name for the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), also known by the names "Dublin Bay Prawn" and "Langoustine". The fleshy tail of the Norway lobster is good eating, closer in both taste and texture to lobster and crayfish than prawn or shrimp. In the United Kingdom, the term scampi is used to describe a dish of shelled tail meat, coated in breadcrumbs or batter, deep fried and often served with chips and Tartar sauce. In the Southern Hemisphere, other species of lobster are used instead, such as Metanephrops challengeri.

In the USA, the term scampi is used as the name for a dish of shrimp served in Garlic butter. In some areas, the term has come to refer to the sauce of garlic, butter, and chopped tomatoes which can be served with other ingredients, such as "chicken scampi".

Answer 2

Yes it is made from the scampi, but the majority con us with prawns, shrimps, and even fish. If you buy scampi at the supermarket read the ingredients, you will be surprised.
If they tell you on the packet they make it legal to put almost anything in it, but scampi is what it should be.
If you go to a restaurant and ask what is in a scampi dish, a lot will lie to you, but ask what is in a prawn cocktail and its the same prawn.

Answer 3

It is supposed to be small lobster, I found this out on a visit to Spain a long time ago. I asked for scampi and chips, the waiter asked "How many" I thought this was a strange question because I knew a piece of scampi was just a tiny bit of battered fish! So off the top of my head I said "12"
The guy brought a massive tray with 12 small lobsters on it! I had the choice of eating this lot or looking a right plonker, so I ate the lot, it cost me a fortune!!

Answer 4

Scampi comes from Birds Eye

Answer 5

Scampi is a large prawn in batter

Answer 6

Scampi are Scampi, whether they are a type of prawn or shrimp or a shellfish of their own, I don't know.

Answer 7

If you want to make scampi with breaded shrimp, fry the shrimp first, make the sauce and then add the shrimp to the sauce and serve. Here's how to fry the shrimp For the Shrimp: Vegetable oil, for frying 2large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2cup cornstarch Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined Prepare the shrimp: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl. Whisk the flour, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another shallow bowl. Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, dip in the beaten eggs, then return to the flour mixture, turning to form a thick crust. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. =====edit======= Not sure who gave the thumbs down but if you try to throw uncooked breaded shrimp into a scampi sauce, every breadcrumb will fall off the shrimp into the sauce and you will not have that crispy shrimp that is the whole purpose of breading shrimp.

Answer 8

many years ago ,i tried to take youngs to task about scampi ,as it was made with crayfish tails & dublin bay prawns ,but wwas told no one was big enough to take them on ,so to your answer its made up from reconstitude shell fish ,regards rob

Answer 9

Yes. Prawns are a fancy word for shrimp.

Answer 10

scampi is made properly from the tails of monk fish..