Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Print)
Creamy, garlicky shrimp baked with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a rich parmesan sauce.
# 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
# How To Make:
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. 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, about 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 and stir to coat evenly with sauce. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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 rich Italian flavors feel indulgent while keeping carbs surprisingly low
- Everything cooks in one skillet before hitting the oven meaning almost zero cleanup
02 -
- Dont overcook the shrimp in the skillet phase because theyll finish in the oven and rubbery shrimp are sad shrimp
- The sauce will look thin at first but it thickens beautifully as it bakes
03 -
- Pat shrimp really dry before adding them to the pan so they sear instead of steam
- Let the dish rest about 5 minutes after baking before serving so the sauce sets slightly