Baja Style Fish Tacos

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds skinned halibut cut into 5 by 1/2-inch strips
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups tomatillo salsa (store-bought or homemade) for garnish, optional
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• Corn tortillas
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• Oil, for frying
• 2/3 cup Mexican crema** or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup dark Mexican beer*
• 2 tablespoons water
• Pickled jalapenos, for garnish, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 cup all-purpose flour