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Low-Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake

Creamy Low-Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake for a Quick Dinner Delight

A Keto-friendly Low-Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake that’s creamy and satisfying, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Bake
  • 1 pound Raw large shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Diced
  • 3 cups Fresh baby spinach Can substitute with kale
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian seasoning Fresh herbs can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Optional
  • to taste Salt To enhance flavors
  • to taste Black pepper To enhance flavors
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese Can substitute with mascarpone
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Any melting cheese works
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a medium baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
  4. Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Arrange shrimp in the greased baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and pour creamy sauce evenly over shrimp.
  6. Gently toss shrimp to coat in sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh shrimp and adjust seasonings to your preference.

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