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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Season the cod fillets on both sides with the salt and pepper. Arrange the fillets on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the minced garlic and butter pieces evenly over the fillets.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Cut the lemon in half. Slice one half into thin rounds, 1-2 per fillet, setting aside the remaining lemon for garnish. Lay the slices directly on top of the cod fillets.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Bake the cod on middle rack of oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Check to see that cod is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon half over the fillets. Serve immediately.