The name of this may be confusing to those who aren't American. In many other countries, the name "scampi" is actually used to refer to a specific type of shellfish. In the US, it is often used either to refer to a way of preparing shrimp, or as simply as referring to shrimp on the menu. Whatever the usage, it refers to a white fleshed crustacean.
The dish shrimp scampi is made from shrimp, naturally enough, which is then cooked in garlic butter and dry white wine. It may then be served with other things, such as bread, or with either pasta or rice, but it can also be served by itself. In this case, "scampi" is a dish rather than a type of food.
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