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Close-up forkful of tom yum spaghetti wrapped around seafood and cherry tomato, held above the plate.

Seafood Tom Yum Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Spaghetti night just got a major upgrade! This Seafood Tom Yum Pasta brings the bold, spicy-sour flavors of Thailand into a comforting pasta bowl. Succulent shrimp, tender squid, and fresh clams are gently sautéed with garlic, onion, and cherry tomatoes before being enveloped in a vibrant tom yum sauce spiked with chili heat and citrus tang. Later tossed with al dente pasta, it’s a flavor bomb that’s tangy, spicy, garlicky, and impossible to put down.
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Seafood Tom Yum Pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz spaghetti
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb fresh clams
  • 6 oz frozen squid or calamari rings
  • 4 oz shrimps, peeled and deveined
  • 4 Tablespoon tom yum paste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 3.5 oz cherry tomato, halved

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and a splash of olive oil.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil
  2. Cook the spaghetti until 80% done (slightly under al dente).
    10 oz spaghetti
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
  4. In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and the onions start to caramelize.
    1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic
  5. Add clams, squid rings, and shrimp. Cover and steam for 1–2 minutes until the seafood starts to turn opaque.
    1 lb fresh clams, 6 oz frozen squid or calamari rings, 4 oz shrimps
  6. Stir in tom yum paste and sugar. Mix well to coat all seafood evenly.
    4 Tablespoon tom yum paste, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  7. Pour the reserved pasta water and add the pre-cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the noodles in the sauce.
    1 cup reserved pasta water
  8. Lower heat to medium-low and let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes so the pasta soaks in the sauce. season with salt and pepper.
    Salt and pepper to taste
  9. Garnish and serve
  10. Plate the pasta and top with halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy while it's warm.
    3.5 oz cherry tomato

Notes

Pro Tip
  • Don’t overcook the pasta.
  • Let the sauce simmer with the pasta for a few minutes so every strand is coated in that zesty, fiery goodness.
  • Add cherry tomatoes last for that fresh pop.
 
Storage: 
  • Refrigerate: Store pasta in airtight containers for up to 1 day. It is recommended to consume it within 24 hours. 
  • Reheating Tip: Reheat gently to avoid overcooking seafood — microwave at medium power or reheat in a skillet with a splash of water.
  • Freezing Not Recommended: Freezing alters seafood texture and is not advised.