Mussels a la Portuguese Recipe - (1/5)

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 lbs. mussels
• 3 tsp. finely chopped parsley
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs, or pinch dried thyme
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 3 tsp. butter
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 2 sprigs chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup water
• lemon quarters