You will need:
for 2-3 servings 1/2 medium shrimp raw or frozen
3/4 bread crumbs (I used italian bread crumbs
1 large garlic clove (minced-I grated mine)
1 egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
1/2 red onion
1/2 cup (or one fist full of fresh cilantro)
1 can black beans (seasoned or non)
2 plum tomatoes diced
2 red serrano peppers diced
1 1/2 cups brown rice
chicken broth (optional)
In a medium pot cook rice according to directions. Cook with chicken broth to add flavor (optional) If not using chicken broth, add salt and pepper to taste
In a food processor add thawed shrimp, cheese, grated or minced garlic and half of the red onion, (reserve other half for rice).
Pulse until well combined and scoop into a bowl (with extra room for additional ingredients)
Add bread crumbs and egg to shrimp mixture until well combine and form into balls (golf ball size)
In a small pot warm black beans and season to taste (can microwave for faster results)
In a non stick skillet with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (approx. one tablespoon) on medium heat add the shrimp balls and let brown on both sides.
Remove and drain on paper towel when all shrimp balls are cooked.In the same pan add dices peppers, tomato, remaining onion into the pan and cook for 5 minutes..add salt and pepper to taste.
Add peppers, tomato, and onion to rice and add cilantro and toss gently.
Plate rice mixture and serve black beans on top with meatballs.
