Shrimp Scampi Day

When Celebrated

Always on April 29th

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About the Holiday

Shrimp Scampi Day celebrates this decadent meal whose main ingredients are shrimp, butter, and garlic and is usually made with white wine, lemon juice and parsley. Typically served over a pasta or rice Shrimp Scampi is an Italian-American staple. Merriam-Webster.com defines scampi as "a usually large shrimp; also: large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce". Shrimp is low in fat, an excellent source of protein, a good source of calcium and phosphorus, and a moderate source of omega-3 fatty acids.

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