INGREDIENTS

3 oz. unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 spring onions or scallions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. tarragon, dried
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
several pinches turmeric
2 lbs. Canadian Cove mussels

DIRECTIONS
Four hours before preparing the dish, soften butter, then mix thoroughly with garlic, onions, tarragon, parsley, olive oil, and turmeric. Return to refrigerator to harden. Steam mussels in water or white wine. When opened, discard half of each shell. Arrange mussels in shell in single layer on ovenproof plates. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place dab of flavored butter on each mussel. Place in oven for 3-5 minutes until butter is melted and heavenly garlic smell emerges. Serve with warm French bread to dip in broth.