Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Print Version)

Creamy shrimp bake with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs in a rich parmesan sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 - 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 slightly thickened.
05 - Add shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat thoroughly with the sauce. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer the 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 bubbly.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rich, creamy sauce feels indulgent while keeping carbs surprisingly low
  • Everything cooks in one skillet then bakes into bubbly perfection
  • It tastes like something from an Italian restaurant but takes 40 minutes total
02 -
  • Shrimp continue cooking in the oven, so don't leave them in the skillet too long or they'll turn rubbery
  • The sauce thickens as it bakes, so don't worry if it looks a bit thin when you pour it into the dish
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking so the sauce sets up slightly
03 -
  • Pat shrimp completely dry before adding them to the skillet, excess water makes the sauce thin and separated
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture

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