Mussels in Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 125 g butter, cubed
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 2 dozen mussels, washed & beards removed
• 1/4 cup shallot, chopped
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 cup dry white wine

Directions

1. 1

   Cream the butter with the garlic and parsley in a bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Place the mussels in a saucepan with the remaining ingredients, bring to boil and simmer for 3 minutes or until the mussels open.

3. 3

   Detach the lid from the base and place the mussels still sitting in their shells on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Dot generously with the garlic butter and grill until the butter has melted.

5. 5

   Serve the mussles on their own or in the wine broth.