Ingredients
1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
5 oz fresh spinach (about 5 cups), washed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Drain and chop sun-dried tomatoes, mince garlic, and chop spinach.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer gently 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. 4. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in spinach a handful at a time until wilted. Gently fold in seasoned shrimp, coating with sauce.
5. 5. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10-15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque, and sauce is bubbly.
6. 6. Let rest 1-2 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use fresh garlic, full-fat heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3-4 days; reheat gently in oven or stovetop with a splash of broth or cream. Freezing is not recommended as shrimp may become rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low-Carb, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
