In Belgium, shrimp croquette is a widely consumed dish but the shortage of these crustaceans has led to an increase in their price. From now on, gourmets must pay 25 euros to be able to taste it.
Belgians consume an average of 6,000 tonnes of North Sea shrimp per year, but their shortage has led to an increase in their price.
One of the most famous examples is shrimp croquette. This traditional dish is affected by high market prices, since a portion of shrimp croquettes can easily cost 25 euros today.
North Sea prawns have never been more expensive and this is due to a shortage caused by the abundance of whiting this season.
These fish feed on shrimp, and at the same time, a warmer ocean also means less food for shrimp.
In the near future, fishermen will be forced to catch shrimp less often. But if the situation improves, there will be more shrimp in a few months.
