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 ...
The recipe as I ... peeled and deveined shrimp directly in the hot steamy grits. I wrote about that version—accented with wilted baby spinach and cherry tomatoes—about 10 years ago.