
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp (Keto friendly)
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp (Keto friendly) is made with shrimp, garlic, and halved cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Seafood
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
shrimp, deveined, and tails removed
In the method: Once the oil is super hot and the butter has melted, add the shrimp and a generous sprinkle of salt & pepper, sautee for 1 minute.
garlic (minced)
In the method: Remove shrimp from pan and set aside then add the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to the same pan.
halved cherry or grape tomatoes (or sundried tomatoes)
In the method: Remove shrimp from pan and set aside then add the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to the same pan.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 1 pound shrimp, deveined, and tails removedIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 3-4 cloves garlic (minced); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes (or sundried tomatoes)Ingredient note
Source: 3-4 cups baby spinach; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 cup heavy creamIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup freshly grated ParmesanIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced (or parsley)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Taste and adjust salt if needed.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: gimmedelicious.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



