• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Extract 1 tablespoon of juice from half the lemon and slice the remaining lemon half into thin rounds.
• Arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in a casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
• Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Season the fillets with lemon pepper and dried dill weed, or skip this step for the strict carnivore version.
• Place the seasoned cod over the lemon slices in the casserole dish.
• Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the fish.
• Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Instructions for Strict Carnivore Version:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Melt the butter in a small bowl. If desired, you may omit the garlic or use it sparingly for a stricter version.
• Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Arrange the cod fillets directly in the casserole dish (omit the lemon slices).
• Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the fish, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
• Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve immediately while hot, with no garnishes or additional seasonings to keep it strictly carnivore-compliant.