And one thing they didn't throw on the grill was shrimp.
That's because it's in short supply. That's what restaurateurs all over Belize are reporting: a spike in prices and a scarcity in supply.
It's yet another side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the change in tourist traffic that made shrimp growers uncertain about production needs.
It's a problem that's putting pressure on two industries but it's, fortunately, one that the experts tell us won't last too long.
And Caribbean Shrimp Ltd. made sure to tell us not to be alarmed by the empty ponds, They've been drained for the harvests and will be restocked the moment they dry out. It's all part of an ongoing rotation that has taken place for years. The company also wished to assure consumers that their shrimp are growing but have yet to reach market size.
