Moules-Frites Recipe | Classic Belgian Mussels and Fries

Ingredients

• 3 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small leek, white part only, thinly sliced
• 1 cup dry white wine (such as Muscadet or Sauvignon Blanc)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch fries
• 1 quart peanut oil (for frying)
• Fleur de sel, for finishing fries
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)