Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Print)
Creamy shrimp baked with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs in a rich parmesan sauce.
# 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. Cook onions 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 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 sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Add shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat with sauce. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Top evenly 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 Tips:
01 -
- The sun-dried tomatoes bring this incredible umami depth that makes you forget youre eating low carb
- Everything comes together in one skillet then bakes into this bubbling, golden masterpiece
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery fast, so pull the dish from the oven as soon as theyre pink and curled
- The sauce continues thickening in the oven, so dont reduce it too much on the stovetop
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before adding them to the skillet so the sauce doesnt separate
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking so the sauce sets slightly and is easier to serve