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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

  • Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 360 | Total Fat: 14.9g | Cholesterol: 62mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by Andrew F   view full review
The potatoes get done faster if you cut them small and broil in the oven for 5-10 min rather...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Jason Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made a version of this with shredded potatoes that went pretty well. Also shredded the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by ANNAJAM   view full review
Very tasty. I added a little more Old Bay than called for. This would be good with fried eggs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by Katherine Wilson   view full review
Quick and easy, but crab makes for a more expensive shopping list, and the dish as a whole...

 

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