Martini by the Sea

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 boneless white fish fillets
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vermouth or white wine
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• lemon wedge

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a large, dry skillet; toast almonds, stirring, until golden-brown, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from skillet; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat water, vermouth and 2 teaspoons salt in skillet to a simmer. Add fillets; simmer until fish just turns opaque and flakes easily, about 5 minutes. Remove fillets; add salt and pepper to taste. Top with butter, almonds and parsley; squeeze lemon juice to taste.