Memphis Cornmeal Battered Cod

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Batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons sugar

1 (16-ounce) ice cold beer

2 tablespoon honey

Peanut oil

6 (6-ounce) cod fillets

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tartar Sauce, recipe follows

Tartar Sauce:

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

2 tablespoons hot pepper relish, jarred

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves

Pinch cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper