Marinated Poached Italian Seafood Salad: Insalata di Frutti di Mare

or 0.5k large shrimp (, peeled and deveined)

or 0.5k medium scallops

or 0.75k squid (, cleaned)

or 0.5k baby octopus

large stalk celery (, green and fresh)

bunch flat leafed parsley (, fresh and fragrant, leaves only)

water or 1 liter of water and 1 liter of white wine

salt

aromatics such as: bay leaf (, carrot, celery, onion and fresh herbs)

slices of fresh lemon ((if not using the wine))

lemons (, one zested and all juiced (3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice))

large garlic cloves (, peeled and minced)

salt

fruity extra virgin olive oil ((the best you can find))

freshly ground black pepper