Black-Eyed Pea and Charred Octopus Salad

Some of my fondest memories from my travels revolve around dining tables overflowing with fresh and bountiful seafood, from freshly shucked oysters to live-caught fish. But nothing compares to a perfectly seasoned and tender bite of octopus. While most people are intimidated by preparing this eight-tentacled mollusk, my black-eyed pea and charred octopus salad is simple to prepare and sure to impress guests at your next gathering. Originating from North Africa, black-eyed peas are an Old World staple that made their way into Europe by way of Spanish explorers and enslaved Africans.

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