Shrimp Scampi? Yes, please! Celebrate this classic dish at these SouthCoast restaurants

Faith Harrington, Standard-Times
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National Shrimp Scampi Day on April 29 honors the delicious dish of shrimp cooked with butter, garlic, lemon juice, and white wine. Seafood, pasta, and the flavors of summer combine to make this fan favorite. The warmer nights are coming and the restaurant patios are opening — what better dish than this garlicky, lemon delight to enjoy.

No two scampi dishes are the same and each restaurant puts its own unique spin on the classic, adding more seafood or a variety of vegetables or amping up that delicious sauce — today is the perfect day to try a new version at one of these local spots.

Shrimp and Sun Dried Tomato Scampi at The Aviary.
Shrimp and Sun Dried Tomato Scampi at The Aviary.

The Aviary Restaurant

2229 GAR Highway, Swansea | https://theaviaryrestaurant.com

Head to The Aviary and order the Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomato Scampi. It is sautéed shrimp in a white wine and garlic sauce with asparagus and linguini.

Shrimp Scampi with tomatoes at LePage's Seafood & Grille.
Shrimp Scampi with tomatoes at LePage's Seafood & Grille.

LePage's Seafood & Grille

439 Martine St., Fall River | https://lepagesseafood.com

At LePage's, your shrimp scampi will include six colossal shrimp sautéed in a garlic and white wine butter sauce with fresh tomatoes.

Greek Scampi at Fay's Restaurant and Catering.
Greek Scampi at Fay's Restaurant and Catering.

Fay's Restaurant and Catering

613 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth | https://www.faysrestaurant.com

For a unique shrimp scampi try Fay's restaurant. Their Greek scampi is shrimp sautéed with grape tomatoes, Greek olives, capers, spinach over angel hair pasta with feta and Parmesan cheeses.

Shrimp Scampi at Acadia Seafood & Bar.
Shrimp Scampi at Acadia Seafood & Bar.

Acadia Seafood & Bar

15 School St., Taunton | https://www.acadiaseafoodbar.com

Looking for a classic shrimp scampi? Acadia has sautéed jumbo shrimp with white wine, herbs, scallion, tomatoes, and garlic that is served over linguine.

Shrimp Scampi at Macray's Seafood.
Shrimp Scampi at Macray's Seafood.

Macray's Seafood

115 Stafford Road, Tiverton, R.I. | https://www.macraysseafood.com

Macray's has shrimp grilled in white wine, garlic butter with a touch of crushed red pepper, and onion topped with Parmesan and fresh basil served over homemade pasta with garlic bread.

Shrimp Scampi at Ma Raffa's
Shrimp Scampi at Ma Raffa's

Ma Raffa's

85 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford | http://www.maraffas.com

1142 County St., Somerset

Whether you go to their Somerset or New Bedford location Ma Raffa's has a shrimp scampi for you. It is shrimp sautéed in a garlic sauce with a touch of lemon served over spaghetti.

Shrimp Scampi pizza at Brighams Corner
Shrimp Scampi pizza at Brighams Corner

Brighams Corner

1 Brigham St., New Bedford | https://brighamscorner.com

Scampi and Pizza? That's right Brighams Corner has a shrimp scampi pizza, the flavors you love topped on a scrumptious pizza crust.

Endzone Sports Pub

218 Coggeshall St., New Bedford | https://endzonerestaurantandbar.com

For the ultimate seafood lover, Endzone has seafood scampi. This scampi sauce is packed with scallops, shrimp, lobster, and littlenecks served over linguine.

Zesty Shrimp Scampi at The Pasta House.
Zesty Shrimp Scampi at The Pasta House.

The Pasta House

100 Alden Road, Fairhaven | https://thepastahouse.net

Of course, The Pasta House has a fantastic scampi to enjoy. The spicy shrimp scampi is sautéed shrimp, hot red pepper relish, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon, and shaved parmigiana all tossed in fresh linguine.

Sirloin & Shrimp Scampi at Bailey's Surf & Turf.
Sirloin & Shrimp Scampi at Bailey's Surf & Turf.

Bailey's Surf & Turf

3056 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham | https://www.baileyswareham.com

For a surf and turf version of scampi, check out Bailey's Surf & Turf. It includes charbroiled Angus sirloin topped with jumbo shrimps sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, butter, and scallions.

Shrimp Scampi at Estoril.
Shrimp Scampi at Estoril.

Estoril

1577 Pleasant St., Fall River | http://www.estorilrestaurant.com

Estoril has a classic shrimp scampi made with shrimp sautéed in olive oil, fresh basil, and garlic tossed in linguine. For non-seafood lovers who want the flavor but not the shrimp they also have a chicken scampi.

Seafood Scampi flatbread at The Wharf.
Seafood Scampi flatbread at The Wharf.

The Wharf

215 Water St., Warren, R.I. | https://thewharftavernri.com

For a twist on scampi take a look at The Wharf's menu. Their Seafood Scampi flatbread is topped with lobster, scallops, shrimp, garlic, white wine, crushed red pepper, herbs, mozzarella, and a parmesan blend.

Seafood Scampi at the Boat House Waterfront Dining.
Seafood Scampi at the Boat House Waterfront Dining.

Boat House Waterfront Dining

227 Schooner Drive Tiverton, R.I. | https://www.boathousetiverton.com

Enjoy your scampi with panoramic, award-winning bayside views at The Boat House. Their seafood scampi features sautéed shrimp, scallops, slow-roasted tomatoes, and garlic butter served over linguine.

Gamberetti Scampi at Cafe Italia New Bedford.
Gamberetti Scampi at Cafe Italia New Bedford.

Café Italia New Bedford

555 Pleasant St., New Bedford | https://cafeitaliaristorantema.com

Café Italia boasted a Gamveretti Scampi to enjoy on National Shrimp Scampi Day. It is sautéed shrimp with white wine, garlic, and oil served over linguine.

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