Mussels in Saffron - Miz En Place

Ingredients

• 2 tsp saffron threads
• 25 ml hot water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 300 g shallots (peeled and finely chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 500 ml dry white wine
• 4 kg black mussels (scrubbed and bearded)
• 310 ml single or thin cream
• 15 g coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley