Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Printable)

Creamy, flavorful Tuscan-style shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a rich Italian herb sauce—perfect low-carb weeknight dining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
03 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

06 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Fats & Oils

09 - 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil
02 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes
03 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
04 - Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Sauté until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes
05 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
06 - Add shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat thoroughly with sauce. Remove from heat
07 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella
08 - Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until shrimp are pink and cheese is melted and bubbly
09 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Its the kind of dinner that makes people ask when youre cooking again
  • Low carb never felt this indulgent or satisfying
02 -
  • Shrimp continue cooking in the oven so dont overcook them in the skillet
  • The sauce will thicken as it bakes so dont worry if it looks thin going in
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add more flavor than the dry kind
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before adding them to prevent watery sauce
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture

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