Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic Lean cod fillets are gently baked over fresh lemon slices and finished with butter and garlic, allowing clean acidity and aromatic richness to permeate the flesh. High initial heat followed by controlled baking ensures a moist interior with delicate flake. 🛒Ingredients : 2 cod fillets, about 8 ounces each 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds, plus any juice released during slicing 2 tablespoons butter 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 te