"To even out the cooking of our steamed mussels and prevent overcooking, we move them to the gentle, enveloping heat of the oven, in a large roasting pan, so they aren’t too crowded...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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1 cup dry white wine
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3 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 bay leaves
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4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley