Mussels with Herb Butter

Mussels with Herb Butter

Ingredients:

For mussels

  • 1 1/2 lb (0.75 kg) mussels;
  • 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) water.

For herb butter

  • 1 bulb fresh garlic;
  • 1 large bunch dills, about half a cup;
  • 1 tablespoon oregano;
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature;
  • Sea salt.

Recipe:

Serving for 2

For mussels

  1. Clean mussels and debeard;
  2. Boil water in a medium size deep sauce pan;
  3. Add mussels when the water comes to a boil;
  4. The mussels are cooked when they open;
  5. Place the mussels in the half shell;
  6. Set aside;
  7. Pre-heat oven to 400˚F (200˚C);
  8. Stuff mussels with herb butter;
  9. Place stuffed mussels on a baking pan;
  10. Turn the oven to the broiler and put mussels in for 2 - 3 minutes;
  11. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning;
  12. Serve warm.

For herb butter

  1. Place garlic in a food processor, finely chop;
  2. Add dills and oregano to the chopped garlic in the food processor;
  3. Take them out and place in a small mixing bowl;
  4. Add butter, mix well;
  5. Add salt for taste.

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