Hot Buttered Mussels (Irish)

• 2 pints mussels
• 4 ounces butter
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

1. Wash mussels thoroughly under running water.
2. Remove "beards" and discard any open shells.
3. Place mussels in pan and cook over a high temperature for 7 or 8 minutes, until the shells open.
4. Season with salt or pepper.
5. Place in a serving dish and pour cooking juices over.
6. Dot with knobs of butter and sprinkle with chopped chives.
7. Serve with fresh brown bread and butter.

mussels, butter, salt, chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-buttered-mussels-irish-422457 (may not work)