Hot Buttered Mussels (Irish) is a recipe for mussels that are cooked in a butter and garlic sauce.

Wash mussels thoroughly under running water.
Remove beards and discardany open shells.
Place mussels in pan and cook over a high temperaturefor 7 or 8 minutes, until the shells open.
Season with salt or pepper.
Place in a serving dish and pour cooking juices over.
Dot with knobs ofbutter and sprinkle with chopped chives.
Serve with fresh brown bread andbutter.
Ingredients
Directions
Wash mussels thoroughly under running water.
Remove beards and discardany open shells.
Place mussels in pan and cook over a high temperaturefor 7 or 8 minutes, until the shells open.
Season with salt or pepper.
Place in a serving dish and pour cooking juices over.
Dot with knobs ofbutter and sprinkle with chopped chives.
Serve with fresh brown bread andbutter.