Beer-Steamed Clams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups beer
2 bay leaves, broken in half
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 dash cayenne pepper
4 dozen littleneck clams, washed and beards removed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Crush the mustard seeds and the coriander seeds lightly in a mortar and pestle, or place the seeds in a heavy plastic bag and lightly crush with a mallet or rolling pin.
In a large pot, bring beer, bay leaves, Old Bay, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and cayenne pepper to a boil over medium heat.
Add the clams.
Cover and steam 3-6 min or until the clams open, stirring once or twice.
Discard any clams that DO NOT open.
Serve clams with the broth in shallow bowls.
Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.