Hot Buttered Mussels (Irish)

Found on the internet. Sounds super simple. Posted for ZWT6.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  pints mussels
• 4  ounces butter
•  salt and pepper
• 2  tablespoons  chopped chives

Directions

1. Wash mussels thoroughly under running water.
2. Remove "beards" and discard any open shells.
3. Place mussels in pan and cook over a high temperature for 7 or 8 minutes, until the shells open.
4. Season with salt or pepper.
5. Place in a serving dish and pour cooking juices over.
6. Dot with knobs of butter and sprinkle with chopped chives.
7. Serve with fresh brown bread and butter.