Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, baked with Italian herbs for a rich, low carb Italian-inspired 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, 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
→ 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
# How to Make It:
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. Cook onions until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Sauté until spinach is wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add 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 evenly with the sauce. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
07 - Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until shrimp are pink and cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of a creamy Italian pasta dish without the carb crash afterwards
- The sun-dried tomatoes add this incredible umami depth that makes every bite sing
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turns rubbery fast, so pull it from the oven the moment they're pink
- The sauce continues thickening in the oven, so don't reduce it too much on the stove
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before adding them, excess water makes the sauce thin
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking, it makes serving so much easier