shrimp scampi

Questions

What does shrimp scampi mean?

A dish of shrimp sauteed in a sauce of butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice.

Where does shrimp scampi come from?

Referring to shrimp prepared in the manner that scampi, a different crustacean, are prepared in European cuisine.

How to pronounce shrimp scampi

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