azteca, filleting Bass is darn near illegal.. :-))
Best LMB I've ever had was prepared Hong Kong style. Scale, Clean & gut whole fish, stuff with lemongrass & garlic & ginger, steam for ten minutes or so. (Some lemon zest can sub for lemongrass if you like.) Delicious with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, bit of hot sauce & sesame oil dip.
Of course, this refers to 1 to 2 lb LMB from clean, cool water. Filleting is easier, but whole fish is so much better.
