Mussels Steamed the Classic Recipe

Steamed mussels are so good to eat,
easy to make and everybody likes them.

Ingredients:
4 pounds mussels, washed
3/4 cup white wine or water
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped celery, including leaves
1 teaspoon whole pepper corns
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:
In a heavy bottomed pot large enough to easily
hold the mussels, heat the oil over high heat.
Add chopped ingredients and stir briefly.
After a few seconds, add the mussels and wine.
Cover pot tightly and cook, shaking the pot
occasionally for 5 minutes
or until all the mussels are open.
Discard any that are unopened.
Divide mussels among four bowls,
pour the liquid into the bowls
and serve immediately with
crusty Italian bread to soak up the juices.
The mussels add a fair amount of very
flavorful liquid to the pot. If you wish,
you can add a tablespoon of butter to the liquid.