- 2 pounds fresh mussels, see below for preparation.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup shallots, chopped small
- 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Pimenta Moida, jarred crushed hot peppers
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced small
- Zest from half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced, divided
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/2 cup white wine, preferably Riesling
- 8 ounce bottle clam juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- French bread, sliced and toasted
- Garlic clove to rub on toasted bread