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Low-Carb Shrimp Tuscan Bake dish featuring shrimp and Tuscan flavors

Tuscan Baked Shrimp

A creamy and flavorful Tuscan-style shrimp dish baked in a garlicky cream sauce topped with bubbly mozzarella, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the creamy sauce
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
For the shrimp 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) for added heat
  • Salt to taste for seasoning
  • Black pepper to taste for seasoning
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Place the raw shrimp in a single layer in the greased baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the warm cream sauce evenly over the shrimp and gently toss to coat.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top. Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Check shrimp at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking. Simmer sauce fully to prevent it from becoming watery.