Keto Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp (Printable version)

Shrimp simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach served atop zucchini noodles.

# Ingredient List:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
03 - 1½ cups fresh baby spinach
04 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil), sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

06 - ½ cup heavy cream
07 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Pantry & Seasonings

09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - ½ tsp salt, or to taste
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
12 - ½ tsp dried Italian herbs
13 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes flat, which means you can go from grocery bag to plated dinner without losing your mind.
  • The cream sauce is ridiculously silky and rich without making you feel like you're derailing your whole week.
  • Shrimp cooks so fast that you actually have control over the outcome, unlike chicken that demands your constant attention.
02 -
  • Don't let the zucchini noodles sit in the warm sauce for more than a few minutes or they'll turn into mush—serve right away and eat right away.
  • Patting the shrimp dry before seasoning is the difference between a beautiful golden sear and pale, steamed shrimp, and it's such a small step that makes an enormous difference.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp from the fish counter rather than the frozen section if you can—they have better texture and cook more evenly, and the fishmonger will usually peel and devein them for free.
  • Spiralize your zucchini just before cooking so it doesn't sit around and weep moisture into the bottom of your bowl.
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