Grilled Mussels

Directions

1. 1
   Scrub the mussels under cold water, trim off the beards.
2. 2
   Place the mussels in a large pot, add the wine, cover and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
3. 3
   Steam until the shells open, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat; discard any mussels that did not open.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, blend 1-1/2 sticks of the butter with 2 TB of the garlic, 2 TB of the parsley, the chervil, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper.
6. 6
   In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter.
7. 7
   In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 TB garlic, 3 TB parsley, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
8. 8
   Add the cheese and stir in the melted butter to moisten the crumbs.
9. 9
   Preheat the broiler.
10. 10
    Pull off half of each mussel shell.
11. 11
    Spread about 1/2 tsp of the garlic butter over each mussel and sprinkle evenly with the bread crumbs, pressing down gently so they adhere.
12. 12
    Place the mussels on a baking sheet in a single layer and broil until the bread crumbs are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve hot.