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Garlic Shrimp Tuscan Bake

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A quick and easy keto-friendly weeknight dinner featuring shrimp in a creamy garlic Tuscan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add shrimp and sear on each side for 1-2 minutes until they just turn pink but are not fully cooked. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth. Gradually pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  6. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  7. Fold in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Nestle the shrimp back into the sauce, distributing evenly.
  9. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp finish cooking and sauce bubbles with a lightly golden top.
  10. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; sear until pink and finish cooking in the oven. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth sauce. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes provide best flavor. Wilt spinach gently to preserve color and texture. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream and dairy-free alternatives. Optional: add mascarpone or full-fat Greek yogurt after baking for extra creaminess.

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