Steamed Mussels with Leeks, Garlic, Thyme, White Wine, and Butter

• 3 pounds mussels
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 leeks, white parts only, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 bunch fresh thyme
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Rinse the mussels under cold running water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush.
2. Remove the stringy mussel beards with your thumb and index finger as you wash them.
3. Discard any mussels with broken shells.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat.
5. Add the leeks, garlic, and thyme and cook until the vegetables cook down to a pulp, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the mussels and give everything a good toss.
7. Add the white wine.
8. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, until the mussels open.
9. Stir occasionally so that all the mussels are in contact with the heat.
10. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a drizzle of olive oil to the sauce remaining in the pot and swirl to incorporate.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/steamed-mussels-with-leeks-garlic-thyme-white-wine-and-butter-recipe.html (may not work)