Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Printable)

Creamy shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian cheeses

# What You 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

# Steps:

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 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 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together so quickly you will feel like you are taking a shortcut
  • Elegant enough for company but casual enough for Tuesday night dinner
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp become rubbery so watch the baking time closely
  • The sauce continues thickening in the oven so do not reduce it too much on the stove
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before adding them to prevent the sauce from becoming watery
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan because pre shredded varieties do not melt as smoothly

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