Mussels Mariniere

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 3 tablespoons butter divided
• 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 6 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 4 quarts mussels cleaned
• 1  onion chopped
• 2 cups white wine 

Equipment

• bowl
• knife
• pot

Directions

1. Scrub mussels. Pull off beards, the tuft of fibers that attach each mussel to it's shell, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells. Set aside.
2. Combine onion, garlic, 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, thyme, wine, and 2 tablespoons butter in large pot. Bring to boil. Lower heat, and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add mussels, and cover. Cook just until shells open, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
4. Remove mussels from sauce, and place in bowls.
5. Strain liquid, and return to pot.
6. Add remaining butter and parsley.
7. Heat until butter melts.
8. Pour over mussels.