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A close-up of a creamy Low-Carb Tuscan Bake Shrimp dish, topped with shrimp, spinach, and herbs.

Low-Carb Tuscan Bake Shrimp

This low-carb Tuscan bake shrimp is a creamy and flavorful dinner packed with tender shrimp, garlic parmesan sauce, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes. It is an easy high protein recipe that comes together quickly for busy weeknights while still tasting restaurant worthy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 0.5 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Add the spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Stir until the spinach wilts.
  6. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the shrimp in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this creamy shrimp bake with roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb dinner. Avoid overbaking the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.