Scampi vs. Prawn — What's the Difference?

A culinary dish prepared with shrimp, garlic, and white wine.

A large shrimp-like decapod crustacean.

A small lobster, especially the Norway lobster.

A crustacean similar to shrimp but generally larger.

Seafood, especially shrimp, cooked in butter and garlic.

A term used to categorize several species of large shrimp.

A term used in the US to describe shrimp dishes.

Seafood often used in curries, salads, and grilled dishes.

A method of preparing seafood, especially shrimp.

A popular seafood delicacy in various cuisines.

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.

Prawn is a common name for small aquatic crustaceans with an exoskeleton and ten legs (which is a member of the order decapoda), some of which can be eaten.The term "prawn" is used particularly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Commonwealth nations, for large swimming crustaceans or shrimp, especially those with commercial significance in the fishing industry. Shrimp that are present in this category often belong to the suborder Dendrobranchiata.

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

Any of various shrimps, especially one that is large or inhabits fresh water.

See langoustine.

The flesh of a prawn, used as food.

Served in a garlic and butter sauce

To fish for prawns.

A Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus).

A crustacean of the suborder Dendrobranchiata.

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

(Commonwealth) A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp.

Plural of scampo

Synonym of butterface: A woman with an attractive body but an unattractive face.

Large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic

A fool, an idiot.

Alternative form of porn.

(intransitive) To fish for prawns.

Any one of numerous species of large shrimplike Crustacea having slender legs and long antennæ. They mostly belong to the genera Pandalus, Palæmon, Palæmonetes, and Peneus, and are much used as food. The common English prawn is Palæmon serratus.

Any of various edible decapod crustaceans

Shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible

Fish for prawns

Prawn is a large shrimp-like crustacean.

Scampi refers to a type of small lobster or a dish made from shrimp with garlic and white wine.

While similar, prawns and shrimp are different species with slight differences in appearance and taste.

Yes, in the US, Scampi often refers to a garlic and white wine preparation, like "shrimp scampi."

Yes, prawns can be found in both fresh and salt water.

Scampi, or the Norway lobster, is found in the northeastern Atlantic.

Prawns are often boiled, grilled, or fried.

Generally, prawns are larger than shrimp, but size can vary by species.

No, Scampi is a small lobster, while prawn is a shrimp-like crustacean.

Scampi has a firmer texture compared to prawns.

Yes, dishes like "shrimp scampi" are staples in Italian-American restaurants.

Scampi has a richer, sweeter flavor, while prawns have a more delicate taste.

Yes, both scampi and prawns turn pink or reddish when cooked.

Both are good sources of protein, but specifics can vary based on size and preparation methods.

In the US, "shrimp scampi" typically refers to shrimp cooked in a scampi style, not the lobster variety.