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sizzling cast iron fajitas

Sizzling Cast Iron Fajitas

These restaurant-quality sizzling cast iron fajitas bring dramatic presentation and incredible flavor right to your dinner table. The flavorful marinade infuses your choice of protein with mouthwatering taste while colorful bell peppers and onions caramelize to perfection on a hot cast iron surface.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 dash Hot sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion halved and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 Green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 Lime juiced, for topping
  • 1 1/2 pounds Protein chicken breast, skirt steak, or shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil divided
  • 8 Flour tortillas 8-inch
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Cast iron servers or skillet
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Resealable plastic bag

Method
 

  1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add your protein of choice to the marinade, seal the bag, and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes for shrimp, 20 minutes for chicken, or 1 hour for skirt steak.
  3. While the meat marinates, preheat your cast iron servers in a 400°F oven for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the meat from the marinade, discard remaining liquid, and grill until properly cooked (about 5 minutes per side for chicken, 3 minutes per side for medium-rare steak, or 2 minutes total for shrimp).
  5. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Sauté the sliced onion and bell peppers until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, wrap the flour tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven alongside the cast iron servers.
  7. When ready to serve, quickly arrange the cooked meat, peppers, and onions on the hot cast iron platters to create that signature sizzling effect.
  8. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, lime juice, and your favorite toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, or sour cream.

Notes

For the best sizzle effect, make sure your cast iron servers are extremely hot before adding the cooked ingredients. The moisture from the food hitting the hot surface creates that dramatic restaurant-style sizzle.
This recipe is highly adaptable - try portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian option or swap in different colored bell peppers based on what's available. For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas instead of flour.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat the meat and vegetables separately from the tortillas for best results.