Cajun Mussels Recipe

sauce
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
1/4 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Teaspoon Each Cayenne Pepper, Oregano, Basil And Thyme

mussels
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
2 Scallions, Chopped
1 Stalk Celery, Chopped
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, Pith Removed And Sliced
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1 1/2 Pounds Cultured Mussels
1/4 Cup Dry White Wine
2 Tablespoons Water

make Sauce: Heat Oil In Medium Saucepan. Add Garlic, Sauté For 1 Minute. Add Tomato Sauce, Water, Worcestershire Sauce, Herbs And Spices. Cook Over A Medium Heat For 5 Minutes. Set Aside.

make Mussels: In A Large Saucepan Or Skillet, Heat The Oil. Stir-fry Onions, Celery, Green Pepper And Garlic Until Tender Crisp. Add Mussels And Tomato Sauce Mixture. Bring To A Boil. Add Wine And Water. Cook, Stirring Constantly, Until All The Mussels Open Completely, About 5 Minutes. Discard Any Unopened Mussels And Serve On A Large Warm Plate Garnished With Lemon Wedges And Parsley Sprigs.

serve With Crusty Bread To Mop Up The Spicy Sauce.