Garlicky Mussels In A Rich Lemon, Fresh Herb, Butter Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup vidalia onion, diced
1 chili pepper, sliced in half
1 bay leaf
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon tarragon, rough chopped
1 tablespoon oregano, rough chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, rough chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup white wine
2 1/2 lbs mussels, scrubbed discard any that are not alive
3 tablespoons butter
fresh herb (to garnish)
lemon slice (to garnish)

Preparation

In a large pan pour olive oil to cover bottom of pan add onions chili and garlic saute till translucent.
Add herbs lemon and wine.
Add mussels cover and steam 5 minutes till all are opened.
Remove mussels to a large bowl.
Keeping the juice in the pan whisk in the butter and pour over the mussels.
Garnish with herbs and lemon.