Drunken Mussels

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh mussels (900 g)
• 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 celery rib, finely diced
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (0.5 mL)
• 12 oz bottle of beer (lager or pilsner) (375 mL)
• 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (7 mL)
• pinch of saffron (5 mL)
• 1/4 cup 35% MF Whipping Cream (60 mL)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (60 mL)
• salt
• pepper