Categories: Fish 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      2 pt Mussels 
      4 oz Butter 
      1 x  Salt and pepper 
      2 tb Chopped chives 
  
  Wash mussels thoroughly under running water.  Remove "beards" and discard 
  any open shells.  Place mussels in pan and cook over a high temperature 
  for 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 of 
  butter and sprinkle with chopped chives.  Serve with fresh brown bread and 
  butter.