United States Dish

Shrimp Scampi

Also known as: shrimp scampi pasta, garlic butter shrimp, scampi, shrimp scampi linguine, shrimp scampi with pasta

What is Shrimp Scampi?

Shrimp sauteed in garlic butter and white wine, often served over linguine or with crusty bread. An Italian-American classic that became a signature dish in East Coast seafood restaurants.

Typical Ingredients

•shrimp
•butter
•garlic
•white wine
•lemon juice
•parsley
•red pepper flakes
•linguine pasta
•olive oil

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Eggs
Sometimes Present
Dairy
Often Present
Gluten
Often Present
Shellfish
Often Present
Sulphites
Often Present

Shrimp is the defining shellfish. Butter is essential to the sauce. Pasta is wheat-based. White wine adds sulphites. Some fresh pastas contain egg.

Safer Variations

Allergen-friendly alternatives to ask for.

Serve shrimp over rice or gluten-free pasta
Replace butter with olive oil
Ask for the sauce without wine

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Is wine used in the sauce?
Can olive oil replace the butter?
Does the pasta contain egg?

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