Shrimp scampi is said to have originated in the Italian city of Genoa in 14th century. The word “scampi” is Italian for a type of small crustacean that’s akin to a mini lobster. Also called ...

Pasta with shrimp usually equals a delicious recipe. Throw in some Cajun seasoning and a rich butter and garlic-flecked scampi sauce, and you’re in for comfort food at its finest. This Cajun shrimp ...

Shrimp scampi, taken literally, is slightly redundant. Scampi is the Italian word for langoustine, a small member of the lobster family with a pale pink shell that can grow to be up to 10 inches long.

(NEXSTAR) — What do you think of when you think of shrimp scampi? Depending who you ask, that term can mean many different things — or even sound like complete gibberish. While the dish is seemingly a ...