Keto Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp (Print View)

Plump shrimp in creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and zucchini noodles for a quick low-carb Italian dinner.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
03 - 1.5 cups fresh baby spinach
04 - 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil), sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

06 - 0.5 cup heavy cream
07 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Pantry & Seasonings

09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
11 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Pat shrimp dry using paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian herbs.
02 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Add spinach to the skillet and cook until just wilted, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in sauce.
08 - Add spiralized zucchini noodles and toss gently until just warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent noodles from becoming soggy.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
10 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and fancy, but honestly takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • The creamy Tuscan sauce transforms humble shrimp into something restaurant-worthy, and your dinner guests will never guess how easy it was.
  • It fits perfectly into keto and low-carb lifestyles without feeling like a sacrifice or compromise.
02 -
  • Spiralize your zucchini just before cooking—doing it ahead releases water that turns your noodles into mush by the time dinner is ready.
  • Don't let the zucchini noodles cook in the sauce for more than three minutes, or they'll soften to the point of no return and the whole dish loses its charm.
03 -
  • Cook the shrimp first and set them aside, then build the entire sauce in that same pan—you'll capture all those browned bits and flavor that would otherwise go to waste.
  • Add the zucchini noodles at the very end so they stay tender-crisp instead of turning into a watery, sad tangle.
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