Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Print Version)
Creamy shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, baked with Italian herbs. A rich, low-carb Italian dish ready in 40 minutes.
# 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 packed in oil, 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. 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. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Sauté until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in the 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 the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Add shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the sauce. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella.
07 - Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy sauce comes together faster than you can boil water for pasta
- Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- Each serving delivers 33 grams of protein without the carb heavy aftermath
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and disappointing, so pull the dish from the oven as soon as they're pink throughout
- The sauce continues thickening in the oven, so don't worry if it looks slightly thin in the skillet
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before adding them to the skillet, otherwise they'll steam instead of bake
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking so the sauce sets slightly and doesn't run everywhere