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Seafood pasta — a light Chinese-style meal with lean seafood and tomato Chef's Pick

Seafood Pasta

Tender whole-wheat pasta tossed with plump shrimp, calamari, and a light garlic-herb olive oil. Finished with lemon zest and fresh parsley for a Mediterranean-inspired light meal that keeps guilt at bay.

Ingredients

Whole-wheat spaghettiShrimpCalamari ringsCherry tomatoesGarlicExtra virgin olive oilFresh parsleyLemon zest

Nutrition Facts

420
kcal
28g
protein
46g
carbs
12g
fat
5g
fiber
HOW IT'S MADE

How It's Made

From sourcing to plating, every step honours light cooking — low oil, low salt — to keep each ingredient's true flavour and Eastern character.

Seafood pasta — made in the Oriental Bite kitchen From our kitchen
STEP 01

Boil the Pasta

Pasta is boiled in salted water to al dente, shocked in cold water to keep its bite, tossed with a little olive oil.

STEP 02

Sear the Seafood

Shrimp and scallops seared on both sides over medium heat with little oil to seal in sweetness — crisp outside, tender inside.

STEP 03

Light Garlic-Tomato Sauce

Garlic is bloomed, then peeled tomatoes are simmered into a sauce seasoned with sea salt and cracked pepper — clean, not heavy.

STEP 04

Toss & Plate

Pasta is tossed with the sauce, topped with seafood, parsley and lemon zest — best served hot.

LW
Chef's Note — Liang Wei, Culinary Director
Oriental Bite Test Kitchen · culinary specialist

Pasta, lightened honestly

Seafood pasta usually hides under cream, so we built ours around the shellfish instead — shrimp, a little squid, olive oil, and just enough pasta to feel like dinner. The seafood stays the point, not the sauce.

I make it on Friday nights when I want the indulgence without the Monday regret. Light, hands-on, nobody feels deprived.

When to Enjoy

A dish built for the moments your body asks for clean fuel

Weekend Brunch

Comfort food that still fits a light day.

Meal-Prep Lunch

Make a batch, freeze uncooked, cook as needed.

Light Dinner

Filling enough to satisfy, light enough to sleep.

How to Enjoy & Store

How to serve it, how to keep it, and who it suits best

How to serve

Reheat gently — by steam, in a pan, or in the microwave for 60–90 seconds with a splash of water. Add the dressing or sauce after heating so nothing turns soggy.

Storage

Refrigerate and eat within 24–48 hours. For longer storage, freeze portions uncooked and cook them straight from frozen — do not refreeze once cooked.

Who it's for

Built for high-protein, calorie-aware eating: office lunches, post-workout meals, and anyone keeping an eye on carbs without eating bland food.

Oriental Ingredients & Their Nature

Every ingredient here is chosen for its xing wei — its nature and flavour — and for what Chinese food therapy has traditionally used it for.

Shrimp Shrimp
Warm · Sweet

Traditionally used to warm and to build strength — the festive protein of the Chinese table.

Nori Nori
Cool · Salty

Traditionally used to soften and to clear mild heat — the sea mineral of the Chinese coast.

Chicken Chicken
Warm · Sweet

Traditionally used to build qi and blood — the universal restorative of Chinese home cooking.

Mushroom Mushrooms
Neutral · Sweet

Traditionally used to support qi and the stomach.

Nature, flavour and traditional use follow classic Chinese food-therapy references (traditional materia dietetica). This is food, not medicine — we describe how an ingredient is traditionally used, and make no claim to treat or cure anything.

KUNG FU PRINCIPLE

Huashan’s lesson is adaptation: the form is fixed, the ingredients are not. A Western shape cooked with Eastern restraint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions from our fitness-minded customers

How many calories are in the Seafood Pasta?

Each serving is about 420 kcal with 28g of protein, 46g of carbs and 12g of fat.

Can I freeze the Seafood Pasta?

Freeze them uncooked on a tray, then bag up; cook straight from frozen. Never refreeze after cooking.

Is the Seafood Pasta good for lighter living?

Yes. At about 420 kcal with 28g of protein and 5g fiber, it's highly satiating and keeps most people full for 4–5 hours.

Are the Seafood Pasta deep-fried?

No. They're steamed or pan-seared with a little oil — all the comfort, a fraction of the fat.