Campfire Fajitas with a Gourmet Twist: Smoky, Flavourful, & Perfect for Gatherings
Level Up Your Campout! Gourmet Fajitas Recipe for a Delicious Campfire Meal
These fajitas combine the smoky goodness of campfire cooking with a gourmet twist to create a flavourful and satisfying meal perfect for any gathering.
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For the Marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 clove of garlic
fresh cilantro, chopped
Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ( I use Maldon in all of my marinades and salad dressings)
For the Fajitas:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced) OR
1 pound flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain) OR
1 pound large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), thinly sliced
1 white onion, thinly sliced
1 poblano pepper (optional), thinly sliced (seeds and membranes removed for a milder flavor)
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving:
8 warm flour tortillas
Guacamole
Pico de gallo
Sour cream
Cilantro, chopped
Cotija cheese, crumbled
Lime wedges
Step One:
Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Step Two
Marinate the Protein: Add your chosen protein (chicken, steak, or shrimp) to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavour.
Step Three
Prep the Vegetables: While the protein marinades, slice the bell pepper, white onion, poblano pepper (if using), and shiitake mushrooms (if using).
Step Four
Heat the Skillet: Place your cast iron skillet over the hot coals of your campfire or preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up until shimmering. Add the chicken without the marinade to the pan, cook the chicken until the chicken is cooked through and there are brown bits in the bottom of the pan and then remove the chicken.
Step Five
Make the Sauce: Put the marinade into the skillet scraping all of the meat bits from the pan and bring it to a boil to create a sauce. Put the sauce in a gravy boat.
Step Six
Cook the Vegetables: Add the sliced bell pepper, red onion, poblano pepper (if using), and shiitake mushrooms (if using) to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and slightly charred.
Step Seven
Assemble the Fajitas: Warm your tortillas over the fire or grill for a few seconds until slightly softened. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the cooked protein, sautéed vegetables, sauce and your favourite toppings like guacamole, pico de Gallo, fire roasted salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Tips:
If using shrimp, cook them for only 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
Feel free to add other vegetables to your fajitas like zucchini, yellow squash, or green beans.
This recipe can be easily doubled to feed a larger crowd.
Leftover fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them gently in a skillet or microwave before serving. Leftovers are great on nachos too!
Enjoy this gourmet twist on what will become a campfire classic!
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