what is shrimp scampi

Shrimp scampi is a dish that typically involves butter, garlic, and shrimp. It is often served over pasta, but can also be served as an appetizer or in other ways. The name "scampi" originally referred to a type of crustacean that is common in Europe, but Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names, and thus the dish was born. The dish is typically made by sautéing shrimp in butter, olive oil, and garlic, and sometimes white wine, until the shrimp turn pink all over. Other ingredients can be added to the dish, such as red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and parsley. There are many variations of the dish, but it always involves butter, garlic, and shrimp.