Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Print View)
Creamy, Italian-inspired shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, baked to bubb perfection.
# 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, 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 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. 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 immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The rich, creamy sauce comes together in just 10 minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Its low-carb comfort food that actually satisfies your craving for something indulgent
- The sun-dried tomatoes add such depth of flavor that nobody will believe this is diet-friendly
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and sad, so pull the dish out as soon as they're pink and curled
- The sauce continues thickening in the oven, so don't reduce it too much on the stovetop
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before adding them to the sauce
- Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-grated for better melting