Chula Vista Fish Tacos with Pickled Onions and Carlsbad Cream

• 2 pounds firm white fish such as rockfish, halibut or tilapia, skin removed
• One 12-ounce bottle Mexican or pilsner beer
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lime plus juice of 2 limes
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 12 corn tortillas
• Carlsbad Cream, recipe follows
• 4 cups shredded napa or green cabbage
• Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows
• Lime wedges, for serving
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 lime, zested
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

1. Place the fish in a resealable bag or container.
2. Combine the beer, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, garlic and lime zest and juice in a large bowl.
3. Give it a good stir and pour it over the fish.
4. Marinate the fish for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
6. Take the fish out of the marinade and pat dry completely.
7. Brush the fish with the oil and grill until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
8. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minute.
9. Slice each fillet into slices.
10. Heat the tortillas on the grill for about a minute, or wrap them in a damp towel and microwave until warm, soft and pliable, about 1 minute.
11. Spread some of the Carlsbad Cream onto the warmed tortillas.
12. Place a few slices of fish on top of each and then top with some cabbage and Pickled Red Onions.
13. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
14. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt and lime zest in a medium bowl and stir.
15. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
16. Whisk the vinegar, sugar and salt together in a mixing bowl until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
17. Add the oregano and onions, cover and allow to rest for 2 hours.
18. Store in a jar or resealable glass container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
19. Yield: 2 cups

firm white fish, chili powder, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground cumin, garlic, lime plus juice, canola oil, corn tortillas, cream, cabbage, red onions, lime wedges, sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, kosher salt, lime, red wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, oregano, red onion

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/daphne-brogdon/chula-vista-fish-tacos-with-pickled-onions-and-carlsbad-cream.html (may not work)