Sizzling Mushroom Fajitas

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Description

This Mexican classic delivers the rich, smoky flavours you expect from fajitas. A medley of mushrooms, peppers, onions, and spices comes together quickly, making it ideal for feeding a crowd. For the ultimate sizzle, serve the filling straight from a blistering-hot cast iron skillet. The cold water trick just before serving gives that irresistible steam and drama.

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 400 g mixed mushrooms ((e.g. chestnut, portobello, oyster))
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes ((adjust to taste))
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh coriander, to garnish
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed ((8-10))
  • Optional extras: guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place a large cast iron skillet in the oven to heat while you prepare the filling.
  2. 2
    In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and starting to char at the edges.
  3. 3
    Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. The mushrooms should release their juices and then begin to brown.
  4. 4
    Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. 5
    Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and a handful of chopped fresh coriander. Remove from the heat.
  6. 6
    Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and place it on a wooden board or heatproof mat.
  7. 7
    Spoon the hot mushroom mixture into the sizzling skillet. Just before bringing it to the table, sprinkle a small amount of cold water over the edge of the pan to create a sizzle and steam effect.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favourite toppings. Let guests build their own fajitas at the table for a fun, interactive experience.
Read it online: https://grub-club.co.uk/recipe/sizzling-mushroom-fajitas/