Crispy Fried Mussels With Orange Butter

Ingredients

• fresh mussels, cleaned
• water
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• orange juice
• parsley
• sage
• chervil
• orange slices

Method

1. 1 Bring enough water to cover the mussels to a boil. Add salt and the cleaned mussels. Boil until the shells open.
2. 2 Remove mussels from shells. Discard any that did not open. Remove beards and rinse in warm water. Pat dry thoroughly.
3. 3 Dredge the mussels in flour. Fry in hot oil until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. 4 Serve immediately with melted butter, orange juice, and fried parsley, sage, chervil, or orange slices.