Gabriel’s Creek Fish Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1/2 gallon canola or peanut oil, for frying
• 2 fresh cod fillets, cut in half
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 can light beer
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 brioche-style buns, toasted
• 1 cup creamy cole slaw from the Ingles Deli
• 2 red onions, sliced thin
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• salt, to taste
• tartar sauce (use your favorite)
• 1 lemon, sliced for garnish