Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Printable Version)
Creamy Tuscan-style shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and melted cheeses—ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound 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 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for greasing
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons 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 Hints:
01 -
- The sun-dried tomatoes add this incredible depth that makes everyone think you spent hours simmering sauce
- It's one of those rare low-carb dishes that actually feels satisfying and comforting
02 -
- Shrimp continue cooking in the oven, so don't panic if they look slightly underdone when you add them to the sauce
- The sauce thickens considerably as it bakes, so don't worry if it looks thinner than you'd expect in the skillet
03 -
- Pat your shrimp extremely dry with paper towels before adding them, otherwise excess water makes the sauce thin and watery
- Let the dish rest for five minutes after baking before serving, this gives the sauce time to set slightly and makes serving much neater