BEER-STEAMED CLAMS

Steps:

• 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.