Scampi vs. Alfredo — What's the Difference?

Scampi, also called Dublin Bay Prawn or Norway Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), is an edible lobster of the order Decapoda. It is widespread in the Mediterranean and northeastern Atlantic, from North Africa to Norway and Iceland, and is a gastronomic delicacy.

Alfredo (Italian pronunciation: [alˈfreːdo], Spanish pronunciation: [alˈfɾeðo]) is a cognate of the Germanic name Alfred and a common Italian, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish language personal name. People with the given name include: Aldo Sambrell, a European actor also known as Alfredo Sanchez Brell Alfredo (album), an album by Freddie Gibbs and the Alchemist Alfredo Armas Alfonzo (1921–1990), Venezuelan writer Alfredo Alonso, Cuban-born media executive with Clear Channel Radio Alfredo Azancot (1872–?), Chilean-based Portuguese architect Alfredo Baldomir (1884–1948), President of Uruguay, soldier and architect Alfredo Baquerizo (1859–1951), President of Ecuador Alfredo Binda (1902–1986), Italian world champion cyclist Alfredo Bryce (born 1939), Peruvian writer Alfredo Casella (1883–1947), Italian composer, pianist and conductor Alfredo Casero (born 1962), Argentine musician, actor and comedian Alfredo Catalani (1854–1893), Italian operatic composer Alfredo Cristiani (born 1947), President of El Salvador (1989–1994) Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926–2014), Argentine footballer and coach Alfredo Donnarumma, Italian footballer Alfredo Filippini (1924-2020) was an Italian sculptor, painter and illustrator.

Large shrimp broiled or sautéed and served in a garlic and butter sauce.

Being or served with a sauce containing cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter

See langoustine.

(cooking) Alfredo

Served in a garlic and butter sauce

A Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus).

Any member of a similar species of genus Nephrops or similar prawns.

Plural of scampo

Large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic