Low Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake (Printable)

Creamy, Italian-inspired shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, bubbling with melted cheese under a golden crust.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil.
02 - Heat 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, stirring to coat thoroughly with the sauce. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer the entire 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 cheese or chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce feels indulgent but keeps carbs low enough for guiltless seconds
  • Everything cooks in one skillet then bakes in one dish, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
  • Sundried tomatoes bring this intense umami punch that makes every bite feel special
02 -
  • Shrimp continue cooking in the oven, so don't panic if they seem underdone when you add them to the sauce
  • Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting, grate your own if possible
  • The sauce will look thin going into the oven but thickens beautifully as it bakes
03 -
  • Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before adding to the sauce, excess water makes the sauce separate
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly than cold, so set it out while you prep vegetables

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