Step 1

Finely chop the garlic, parsley, and shallots and lay out with all of the other ingredients.

Step 2

Run all of the mussels under cold water.

Step 3

Check each mussel and debeard as appropriate.

Step 4

Discard all dead mussels.

Step 5

Add the oil and butter to a large saucepan and gently melt. Next, add the garlic and shallots and sweat for a couple of minutes.

Step 6

Add the white wine and reduce for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Now add the mussels and seasoning and stir. Place the lid on the saucepan and steam the mussels for 3-4 minutes or until the mussels are open.

Step 8

Next, add the cream and parsley and stir into the mussels. Heat through for one minute and serve immediately with crusty bread.

Step 9

Try a decent white burgundy as a pair to the mussels and you will be in heaven! Yum!!