Balkan Abalone over Black-eyed Peas

Balkan-inspired comfort food: tender abalone paired with red bell pepper and broccoli and black-eyed peas, finished with fresh bay leaf and a hit of paprika. 1. Pat the abalone dry and season with sea salt, paprika. 2. Heat chicken fat (schmaltz) in a heavy pan and pan-fry the abalone until it develops a deep golden crust, about 13 minutes. 3. Add red bell pepper and broccoli to the pan and cook until just tender, stirring in fresh bay leaf for fragrance. 4. Cook the black-eyed peas separately according to type until tender, then combine with the pan juices. 5. Rest briefly, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving hot.