Steamed Whole Fresh Mussels

Steamed mussels are a tasty way to serve mussels.
Fresh mussels in the shell with thyme and parsley.

Ingredients:
2 lbs mussels, in shell
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 thinly sliced lemon
1 raw carrot, peeled and shredded

Directions:
Clean mussels, place in a large pot and steam
until the shells open (5-7 minutes).
Drain broth into a saucepan, add thyme and parsley,
cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place mussels and lemon slices in a bowl.
Pour in the broth mixture. Garnish with carrot.