Description
A comforting and delicious low-carb shrimp dish that combines vibrant Tuscan flavors with creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until just turning pink.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes start to soften.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together the heavy cream, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Combine the creamy mixture with the shrimp and veggies in the skillet, stirring gently.
- Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or spices for your taste. This dish can also be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: shrimp, low-carb, Tuscan bake, Italian, comfort food