Name: Mussels Mariniere
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Mussels, cleaned and debearded - 4 quarts; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Onion, chopped - 1; Chopped fresh parsley - 6 tablespoons; Bay leaf - 1; Dried thyme - ¼ teaspoon; White wine - 2 cups; Butter, divided - 3 tablespoons

Ingredients for - Mussels Mariniere

1. Mussels, cleaned and debearded 4 quarts

2. Garlic, minced 2 cloves

3. Onion, chopped 1

4. Chopped fresh parsley 6 tablespoons

5. Bay leaf 1

6. Dried thyme ¼ teaspoon

7. White wine 2 cups

8. Butter, divided 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Mussels Mariniere

1 . Stage

Scrub mussels. Pull off beards, the tuft of fibers that attach each mussel to it's shell, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells. Set aside.

2 . Stage

Combine onion, garlic, 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, thyme, wine, and 2 tablespoons butter in large pot. Bring to boil. Lower heat, and cook 2 minutes. Add mussels, and cover. Cook just until shells open, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove mussels from sauce, and place in bowls.

3 . Stage

Strain liquid, and return to pot. Add remaining butter and parsley. Heat until butter melts. Pour over mussels.