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FAQ
Traditionally, Italian cooks used small, lobster-like crustaceans called scampi, also known as Dublin Bay Prawns or Norway Lobsters, to make this dish. Now, it is more commonly made with shrimp–hence the name “shrimp scampi.” Shrimp scampi is made with a simple sauce of garlic, butter, and white wine.
Believe it or not, shrimp scampi is actually a variation of a different Italian dish! The original dish, as you might have guessed, is simply referred to as “scampi”. Scampi is named after a kind of shellfish that is normally found in Italy. These crustaceans are MUCH bigger than the shrimp that we know!
High-protein shrimp packs a lot of nutrients too, like selenium and vitamin B12, important for cognitive function and healthy immune systems. Shrimp, however, is high in cholesterol, therefore individuals with this condition should consume in moderation.
In English, the term may, depending on region and context, refer to either langoustine as a species, or to the dish traditionally made with them. In the United States, where langoustines are uncommon, the dish is made with shrimp, and usually called shrimp scampi, treating the terms as a style of preparation.
* The word scampi is the plural of scampo, the Italian name for the breaded prawns or langoustine. In Italy Scampi can be breaded prawns of any kind but in Britain scampi has to be langoustine. So our beautiful breaded scampi is a British dish with a history going back to the 1700s and an Italian inspired name.
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