Mussels In Garlic Butter - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Cream the butter with the garlic and parsley in a bowl and set aside.
Place the mussels in a saucepan with the remaining ingredients, bring to boil and simmer for 3 minutes or until the mussels open.
Detach the lid from the base and place the mussels still sitting in their shells on a baking sheet.
Dot generously with the garlic butter and grill until the butter has melted.
Serve the mussles on their own or in the wine broth.