Recipes

Lemon Butter Cod & Veggies in 15 Minutes

by StudioLink's Diet.

December 04, 2025

Lemon Butter Cod & Veggies in 15 Minutes

An EBT-friendly single-serving meal that cooks in one pan. Flaky white fish with crisp-tender vegetables for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

Total Cost of Ingredients Used: $4.50-$6.00

(Cost reflects only what’s used in the recipe, not full package prices)

Ingredients:

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1 cod fillet
.5 zucchini (chopped)
.5 bell pepper (chopped)
.25 onion (chopped)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
.5 lemon
1 garlic clove (minced)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Instructions

Prep fish & veggies: Pat 1 cod fillet (6-8 oz) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Chop ½ zucchini, ½ bell pepper, and ¼ onion into bite-sized pieces.

Sauté vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped vegetables and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and lightly browned.

Cook the cod: Push vegetables to sides of skillet, add cod fillet to center. Cook 3-4 minutes, then flip carefully. Add 1 tbsp butter, 2 lemon slices, and 1 minced garlic clove around the fish.

Finish & serve: Cook 3-4 more minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything. Serve immediately with vegetables, garnished with fresh parsley if available.

Restaurant-quality cod dinner that cooks in one pan in 15 minutes flat.

This EBT-friendly single-serving recipe makes healthy eating easy and affordable. Frozen cod fillets are budget-friendly and thaw quickly, while the simple lemon-butter sauce elevates everything without fuss. It’s a complete meal that feels special but requires minimal effort and cleanup.