2007-11-25 11:37:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Usually it's shrimp sauteed in a lot of butter and garlic...I'm sure there are other types, but that's the most popular kind.
2007-11-25 11:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scampi is the plural of scampo, the Italian name for the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), also known as the Dublin Bay prawn (especially in Ireland and the U.K.) and langoustine (the French name).[1] The name is used loosely both in Italy and elsewhere, though in Britain, food labelling laws define "scampi" as Nephrops norvegicus.
The fleshy tail of the Norway lobster is closer in both taste and texture to lobster and crayfish than prawn or shrimp.
In the United Kingdom, "scampi" refers to a dish of shelled tail meat, coated in breadcrumbs or batter, deep fried and often served with chips, peas and Tartar sauce[1]. In the Southern Hemisphere, other species of lobster are used instead, such as Metanephrops challengeri.
In the USA, "scampi" is often the menu name for shrimp in Italian-American cuisine. The term "Scampi", by itself, is also the name of a dish of shrimp served in garlic butter and dry white wine, served either with bread, or over pasta. The word "scampi" is often construed as that style of preparation, not an ingredient, hence the seemingly redundant "shrimp scampi" or the seemingly impossible "chicken scampi".
2007-11-25 11:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by antonc 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Em, First of all, Scampi is Good! Taste great! What is is is veal that is breaded and done in butter in a sauce pan. Then sauted in marinara sauce until done and served with a side of spaghetti. There is also shrimp scampi as well for those who love shrimp.
Go to a good Italian eatery (family owned and ask for the veal scampy. Order an Anti Pasto Salad and a side of Spaghetti as well. Some Red wine with the meal is good also. If you prefer white go with Blue Nun.
Enjoy
Ammo
2007-11-25 11:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by ammoconfidential 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
scam·pi (skmp, skäm-) KEY
NOUN:
pl. scampi
Large shrimp broiled or sautéed and served in a garlic and butter sauce.
2007-11-25 11:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by MARY N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a special kind of pasta.like chicken scampi.
2007-11-25 11:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by krumpin' boy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its a scollop's in bread crumbs (fish) very nice if your in to see food hope it helps their worth trying
2007-11-25 11:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥Luke'sMum24/10/2009♥♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buttery, parsley, garlique type of sauce .
2007-11-25 11:41:39 · answer #7 · answered by Star T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋