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Low-Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake

Low-Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake: Creamy and Deliciously Quick

Enjoy this Low-Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake, a creamy and delicious dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) omit if desired
  • salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • ¾ cup heavy cream coconut cream can be a dairy-free substitute
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened Greek yogurt can lighten it up
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese use nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese opt for dairy-free cheese if needed
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium baking dish
  • large skillet

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 and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften (2-3 minutes).
  4. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese; mix until cream cheese melts, then add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the creamy sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and cheese is golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp and vegetables for the best flavor. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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