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scampo

scampo

1 9.9
A small lobster like the Norway lobster used in Mediterranean cooking
  • noun
: scampo
  • I ordered scampo at the Italian restaurant.

Examples

  • Have you ever tried scampo with garlic butter?

  • Unlike the larger American lobster, the scampo has a more delicate flavor.

  • Many Italian seafood dishes feature scampo as the main ingredient.

  • The chef prepared grilled scampo served with lemon and herbs.

  • Scampo is a delicious dish made with fresh scampo, garlic, and herbs.

  • In Mediterranean cuisine, scampo is often grilled or sautéed for added flavor.

  • The chef presented a beautiful plate of pasta topped with sautéed scampo and tomatoes.

Synonyms

lobster
vsscampo
85 1.0

Meat from a large sea animal with big claws that people eat

is the whole slender animal rather than only its meat
langoustine
vsscampo
  • UK
1 8.8

A small lobster-like shellfish that people eat

is a slender specific species used in Mediterranean cooking

Surface Forms

scampo singular
scampi plural

Etymology

Scampo is Italian for a slender, shrimp-like lobster and it gave English the dish name scampi. A helpful way to remember it is to think 'small lobster', which fits the seafood you often find in Mediterranean cooking.