Mussels Marinated In Garlic And Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs mussels
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Preparation

Discard any mussels that are not tightly closed.
Remove beard and any hair like bits from the mussels.
Wash mussels very well, scrubbing with a hard bristle brush.
Put mussels and 1/2 cup of water in large pot, cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the shells have opened.
Remove mussels from water and discard any that do not open.
Strain cooking liquid and reserve.
Combine oil, 3 tbsp of the reserved liquid, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Place mussels in half shell and arrange on a platter.
Drizzle with sauce.