This  is  a  great  way  to  cook mussels  outdoors.

• Heat grill to medium.

• Clean the mussels in cold water and pull the beards off. The beard looks like threads hanging outside of the shell.

• The  mussels  can  be  put  directly  on  the  grill,  but  it’s easier to put them in a grilling basket or on foil so they don’t fall through the grates. Cook the mussels with the grill lid on for  6-8  minutes  until  they  open.  Discard  any  shells that haven’t opened.

• Combine the shallot, olive oil/butter and parsley.

• Shuck  the mussels out of  their shells and  toss with  the parsley dressing. Serve warm or chilled.