Marinated Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, quartered
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

In medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
Add celery, carrot, onion, salt and bay leaf.
Simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes after water returns to a simmer or until the shrimp are opaque in center.
Drain.