Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pints         mussels
   4      ounces        butter
                        salt and pepper
   2      tablespoons   chopped chives

Preparation:

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.