Creamy Mussels

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Martha Stewart Living, August 2005
Category: Shellfish

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1⁄2 cup Shallots (thinly sliced, about 2)
1 1⁄2 cup White Wine
3 pounds Mussels (scrubbed and debearded)
2⁄3 cups Heavy Cream
  pinch Saffron

Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add saffron and wine; bring to a boil. Add mussels; cover and cook, stirring once, until mussels open, about 3 minutes. (Discard unopened shells.)
  2. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon. Transfer to a bowl; cover. Strain cooking liquid; discard solids. Return liquid to pot; bring to a boil. Add cream; reduce to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Divide mussels among 4 bowls. Add sauce; serve.