Blackened Redfish Tacos with Hoppin’ John Salsa

Hoppin’ John originated in the Gullah Geechee kitchens of the Lowcountry, and despite being widely celebrated throughout the Southeast, it is still somewhat unknown elsewhere. Some traditionalists reserve this dish for New Year’s Day, while others consider it the perfect weeknight meal for working-class families. As with any rice-and-beans dish, hoppin’ John offers complex carbohydrates and a source of complete protein from the combination of Carolina Gold rice and nutrient-dense cowpeas, c