Scampi
Scampi
Scampi (/ˈskæmpi/; from Italian: scampi), also known as langoustine or Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), is a type of marine crustacean that is popular in Mediterranean and North Atlantic cuisines.
Etymology
The term "scampi" is derived from the Italian word "scampo", which is the singular form of "scampi". The term was originally used to refer to a type of lobster, but in English-speaking countries, it has come to refer to a dish typically made with shrimp or prawns.
Description
Scampi are small, lobster-like crustaceans with a sweet, delicate flavor. They are typically pinkish-orange in color and have long, slender bodies with small, clawed front legs. Scampi are usually prepared by boiling or grilling and are often served with a buttery, garlic sauce.
Related Terms
- Crustacean: A large, diverse group of arthropods that includes crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and barnacles.
- Lobster: A type of large marine crustacean with a hard protective exoskeleton.
- Shrimp: A small, free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body, typically marine and frequently harvested for food.
- Prawn: A large shrimp-like crustacean with a slender body and long legs, typically used as food.
- Nephrops norvegicus: The scientific name for the Norway lobster or Dublin Bay prawn, a slim, orange-pink lobster which lives in burrows in the muddy bottoms of the North Atlantic and Mediterranean.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scampi
- Wikipedia's article - Scampi
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