Preparation

• 1
  Make sure that the mussels are washed and cleaned properly before cooking
• 2
  In a large pot melt the butter and gently sauté the onion, garlic and celery with the bay leaf and the thyme
• 3
  Once the vegetables are softened add the wine and bring to a boil
• 4
  add the mussels and cook covered for 3-5minutes
• 5
  Give the pot a generous shake every couple of minutes
• 6
  remove the bay leaf and thyme and stir in the cream and parsley
• 7
  remove from the heat and serve with pomme frites