Bloody Caesar Steamed Mussels

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mussels, beards removed
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup clamato juice
  • 1/4 cup Vodka
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chopped celery leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 dash tobasco
  • freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a colander, shake and rinse mussels under cold water, discarding any that remain open. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add the remaining ingredients along with mussels. Cover and steam over high heat until mussels open (4 to 5 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and serve with warm crusty bread or spoon over cooked linguine for a complete meal.