This tasty way to serve mussels is ever so easy. 2 lbs/1 kg mussels, in shell 1 tsp/5 ml thyme 1 tbsp/15 ml chopped parsley 1 thinly sliced lemon 1 raw carrot, peeled and shredded 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.