Keto Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp (Printable)

Shrimp in rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and zucchini noodles for a flavorful meal.

# What You 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 (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 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Pantry & Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Pat the 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 sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release 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 the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
08 - Add spiralized zucchini noodles and toss gently until just warmed through, 2–3 minutes. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture.
09 - Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes flat, which means weeknight wins without the takeout guilt.
  • Keto and low-carb friendly, so you get restaurant-quality creaminess without the carb crash afterward.
  • The shrimp cooks in minutes, so there's almost no room for error if you stay attentive.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the shrimp dry—moisture is the enemy of a golden sear, and you want that textured exterior that catches the sauce beautifully.
  • Add the zucchini noodles last and barely cook them; they release water surprisingly fast and will go from perfectly al dente to soggy in moments if you're not watching.
03 -
  • Use a skillet large enough that nothing crowds the pan, because shrimp sears better in space and you'll need room to toss the zucchini noodles at the end.
  • If your sauce breaks or looks too thin, whisk in a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water (or xanthan gum if you're strict keto), and it'll thicken right up.
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