Creating the Irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is an easy process. Just follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare a Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
3. Season the Cod: Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and season them with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
5. Add Lemon: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the butter mixture.
6. Pour Over the Cod: Drizzle the lemon garlic butter evenly over the cod fillets in the baking dish.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the cod for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
8. Garnish: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of color and added flavor.
9. Serve Immediately: Serve the cod hot with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zing.

Following these steps will guide you to create an exquisite cod dish that is not only tender but bursting with flavor.