Mussels with White Wine, Garlic and Cream Recipe

Name: Mussels with White Wine, Garlic and Cream Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 shallots (very finely chopped (or ½ white onion if you can't find shallots)); 2 garlic cloves (crushed); 6 to 8 thyme stalks; 200 ml ¾ cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio; 1 kilogram fresh mussels (cleaned); 250 ml 1 cup cream (pouring, whipping or double cream all work); 1 Tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped); Finely grated lemon zest (to finish (optional)); 2 tsp lemon juice (optional); Crusty bread (to serve)