National Shrimp Scampi Day
Creamy butter, savory garlic, tangy lemon and a hint of wine. And of course…shrimp!
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A day dedicated to the celebration of culinary perfection hardly needs a reason. While the basic ingredients listed above are the most commonly understood to be involved in scampi, it turns out there’s actually quite a number of different varieties depending on where in the world you are. How did this come to pass? Well, it’s quite simple actually, it all comes down to what, precisely, scampi is.
Scampi, as it turns out, is the name given to Nephrops Norvegicus, otherwise known as the Norway lobster. But in the US it’s also the common name for shrimp when served as part of Italian-American food in the states. British Scampi appears to be served as a form of fish-and-chips, with the Nephrops Norvegicus being served battered and fried. Ultimately though, we think we’d have to argue that the American Scampi is the superior form. When it includes shrimp, garlic, butter, and wine, how could you possibly go wrong?