Mussels in a Saffron-Citrus Cream Sauce

• 1 1/4 cups Riesling
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Grilled bread, for serving

1. In a large, wide saucepan, combine the wine, thyme and garlic with 1 1/4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
2. Add the mussels, cover and cook over moderately high heat, shaking the pan a few times, until the mussels open, about 3 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large bowl.
4. Discard any mussels that do not open.
5. Pour the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a large heatproof measuring cup.
6. Wash the pan and pour in the cooking liquid, leaving behind any grit.
7. Boil the cooking liquid until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes.
8. Add the cream, citrus zests and saffron and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
10. Stir in the butter until melted, then stir in the mussels until heated through.
11. Season with salt and pepper and serve with grilled bread.

riesling, thyme, garlic, mussels, heavy cream, orange zest, lemon zest, saffron threads, cold unsalted butter, salt, freshly ground pepper, bread

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mussels-saffron-citrus-cream-sauce (may not work)