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Crab Hash With Old Bay & Basil

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"One of my favorite things to order when I go out to breakfast is hash - corned beef, roast beef or any other variation - which got me to thinking about trying to make it at home. After all, the ingredients are simple: As long as you've got some kind of protein, potatoes and onions, you're in business. And it makes a fast brunch or even light supper dish, with or without poached eggs."

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 (16 ounce) can crab (preferably claw), picked over
  • 1 1/2 pounds starchy potatoes (such as Idaho), cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay ™ Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or parsley)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over low heat in a 12-inch non-stick skillet (so potatoes don't stick). While skillet heats, prepare onion and crab as directed above. A few minutes before cooking, increase heat to medium-high. When oil starts to send up wisps of smoke, add onion and crab; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, dice potatoes and toss with remaining oil. Transfer crab mixture to a bowl and reserve.
  2. Add potatoes to empty skillet; cook, stirring only occasionally so they form a golden-brown crust, about 10 minutes. As potatoes cook, mix ketchup, mustard, Old Bay™ Seasoning, fresh basil and 2 tablespoons of water. (Recipe can be prepared to this point up to 2 hours ahead. Spread hot potatoes on a large lipped cookie sheet; cover when cool. Return skillet to medium-high; add potatoes and re-crisp.)
  3. Return reserved crab mixture to skillet; stir in ketchup mixture, then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until hash has nicely browned, about 5 minutes longer.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Hash in a Dash on March 14, 2004.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 362 | Total Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 62mg

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