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blue crab
noun
: a large bluish-green edible crab (Callinectes sapidus of the family Portunidae) of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts
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In place of crab cakes, Stockton has crafted crispy arancini stuffed with blue crab meat and garlic confit for a gooey burst of flavor, and loaded potatoes are translated into creamy mashed potatoes topped with a sweet bacon jam and tangy sour cream.
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Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Louisiana’s bag features the state’s Holy Trinity, and Maryland’s has a big blue crab with a recipe for Maryland Fried Chicken and Milk Gravy.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Explore Crabbing and Gullah Geechee Heritage Charleston, South Carolina
For a cultural immersion experience, spend a day learning to catch blue crabs in Charleston while learning about the Gullah Geechee heritage.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Blue Crab Cooked blue crab is another zinc-rich option.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Louisiana’s bag features the state’s Holy Trinity, and Maryland’s has a big blue crab with a recipe for Maryland Fried Chicken and Milk Gravy.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Explore Crabbing and Gullah Geechee Heritage Charleston, South Carolina
For a cultural immersion experience, spend a day learning to catch blue crabs in Charleston while learning about the Gullah Geechee heritage.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Blue Crab Cooked blue crab is another zinc-rich option.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Blue crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20crab. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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