Keto Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp (Printable Version)

Shrimp in a rich garlic cream with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, served on fresh zucchini noodles.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ 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, 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 for serving

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and half of the dried Italian herbs. Set aside.
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.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until cheese melts and sauce reaches desired thickness.
05 - Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet and cook until just wilted, approximately 1 minute.
06 - Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat thoroughly in the cream sauce.
07 - Add spiralized zucchini noodles and toss gently until just warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent noodles from becoming soggy.
08 - Season with additional salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy while keeping you in ketosis, which feels like cheating in the best way.
  • The entire meal comes together in 30 minutes, leaving you more time to actually enjoy eating than cooking.
  • Zucchini noodles absorb the sauce beautifully, so you get that comfort-food vibe without the carb guilt.
02 -
  • Do not let zucchini noodles sit in the hot sauce for more than a few minutes or they'll release water and turn the dish watery—add them last and serve immediately.
  • Shrimp goes from perfectly cooked to rubbery in literally 30 seconds, so when the edges turn pink, they're done, even if you feel like they need more time.
03 -
  • Make your sauce first and keep it warm while you sear the shrimp—this way you're not juggling multiple things at once and everything stays at the right temperature.
  • If you're cooking for guests, spiralize your zucchini ahead of time but keep it in the fridge on paper towels so it doesn't get soggy before cooking.
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