Moules Marinières Recipe: Mussels in White Wine (So Easy!)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Muscadet)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (optional, for a richer sauce)
• 1/4 cup (5g) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 1 lemon wedge, for serving
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)