How to Use crabmeat in a Sentence

crabmeat

noun
  • The sweet crabmeat should be the star.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Gently fold in blue crabmeat; do not break up chunks of crab.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Start with mushroom caps filled with crabmeat and cream cheese.
    — Mary Bergin, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2017
  • Mixed Cakes are made from a blend of two or more types of crabmeat.
    — Dan Rodricks, baltimoresun.com, 12 May 2017
  • Coastal friends, start with fresh jumbo lump crabmeat.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Add the shrimp and crabmeat, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
    — Marjie Lambert, miamiherald, 16 May 2017
  • Add the shrimp and crabmeat, mix well, and cook for 2 minutes.
    — Michelle Matthews | [email protected], AL.com, 9 May 2017
  • This rich dish starts with a whole wheel of Brie cheese and adds a hefty dose of crabmeat.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Add crabmeat, season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.
    — Teri Mena, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Lumps of crabmeat were placed on the spoon to be dipped at will into the smooth, hearty liquid.
    — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 21 May 2018
  • This recipe is a twist on the classic quiche and is made with lump crabmeat, spinach, leeks, and cream cheese.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Mac and cheese mixed with the likes of crabmeat and crawfish, or tossed with big chunks of brisket or set on a big bratwurst.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 21 Oct. 2017
  • My grandfather used to stuff the squash with ham or tasso and shrimp or sweet lumps of crabmeat.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Add crabmeat, scallions, lemon zest and juice, and gently toss to combine.
    — Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Add the crabmeat by thirds and fold gently with a spatula to be sure the crab does not get broken up.
    — Chris Jones, Esquire, 27 Aug. 2013
  • Just before serving, gently fold in the crabmeat, doing your best not to break up the lumps.
    — Julia Turshen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2024
  • Fold in fennel, chile, celery, olives, crabmeat, and parsley.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2019
  • Use high-quality, fresh jumbo lump crabmeat and make sure to pick out any shell pieces with your fingers.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This recipe, made with fresh crabmeat and a citrusy vinaigrette, says hello to warmer weather.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Among the items on the plantation’s menu were crabmeat casseroles, oyster gumbos and salmon mousse.
    — Amanda Cargill, Smithsonian, 3 July 2018
  • Onions, sherry, and crabmeat combine their subtly sweet flavors in rich cream.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Of course there are different grades of crabmeat to consider.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • In a blender, place all ingredients except the crabmeat and half the grated cheese and mix well.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Spread each rice cake with a quarter of the mashed avocado, then top each with a quarter of the crabmeat.
    — Washington Post, 27 May 2021
  • The one here was lemony bright with lumps of crabmeat but overwhelmed by avocado.
    — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 6 July 2017
  • Each crab would have provided around 200 grams (7 ounces) of crabmeat.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • This hearty, creamy, all-in-one dish is chock-full of Lowcountry favorites like fresh shrimp and lump crabmeat.
    — Carla Hall, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
  • To assemble, in large bowl combine crabmeat and ¾ cup of the Louie Sauce.
    — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • One of those indulgences is her bell pepper, which is stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp and ground beef, and then battered and deep-fried.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 17 Oct. 2017
  • The plump seafood nuggets were dressed in their shells with a generous amount of crabmeat cloaked in a flavorful marinara sauce.
    — Suzanne Loudermilk, baltimoresun.com, 31 Aug. 2017

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