Camarones Guisados (Stewed Shrimp)

olive oil

medium onion, finely chopped*

green bell pepper, finely chopped*

minced garlic (about 3 cloves)*

whole plum tomatoes, with liquid

pimento stuffed Spanish olives, roughly chopped

chopped cilantro

bay leaf

dried oregano

Salt and pepper

raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (and thawed if using frozen)

Additional chopped cilantro, for garnish

Cooked rice or French bread, for serving