La Barraca Mussels - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 2 pounds mussels
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 shallots, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup minced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped carrot
• 5 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne paper
• 3/4 cup fresh cream
• 1 lemon, cut into quarters, for garnish