Venetian Seafood Salad: Insalata di Frutti di Mare Veneziana

Ingredients

For the seafood and poaching liquid:

  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 small onion, halved
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 pound cleaned calamari, cut into 1-inch-thick rings
  • 1/2 pound sea or bay scallops, foot removed
  • 1 pound medium to large shrimp
  • 1 pound octopus

For the salad:

  • 1 cup julienned tender celery
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1/2 cup seeded and julienned red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup seeded and julienned yellow bell pepper
  • 1 scallion (white part only), julienned
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons) or lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 to 8 cups baby lettuce

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