Oven Roasted Mussels

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• French bread, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 lbs fresh mussels, debearded
• additional chopped chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Position 1 rack in bottom third of oven and the other rack in top third of oven.

3. 3

   Mix 1st seven ingredients in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Brush bread on both sides with olive oil; place on top baking rack in oven.

5. 5

   Place mussels in wide oven-proof pot; cover and put on bottom rack.

6. 6

   Roast mussels until mussels open, about 5-9 minutes.

7. 7

   Watch bread until it is lightly toasted.

8. 8

   Remove any mussels that did not open.

9. 9

   Add herb butter and stir until melted.

10. 10

    Divide mussels and juices among bowls and sprinkle with remaining chopped chives.

11. 11

    Serve with bread.