Customer Reviews

Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Fajita/Filet Pan

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Fajita/Fajita Pan is a new item from their superior line of nonstick cookware. Thus, it has the same aluminum alloy core as their other lines, but its sculpted stainless steel handle remains cooler to the touch. The oval shape of this 14-inch fajita/filet pan is also ideal for pan-frying or sauteing fish, boneless chicken breasts, or flank steak. The pan can be placed in an oven with a temperature up to 400 degrees, and it can be heated on a burner to medium-high heat in a short amount of time. Calphalon does not recommend use of pan cooking spray because it can cause a sticky residue build-up.

The nonstick finish of this pan is excellent. I have been using some of my Commercial nonstick pans for four years now, and they are not scratched at all. I use the Calphalon nylon utensils with them. If I were using this pan for a large filet of fish or beef, I would use two nylon spatulas to turn them. Hand-washing this pan is recommended, with use of Soft Scrub cleaner for any stubborn stains.

This pan is wonderful!! It is non-stick, holds a vast amount of food and clean up is a breeze. This is the first Calphalon non-stick pan I've used. It browns food to perfection. The sides of the pan are shallow which allows easy manuvering of food in your pan. I was amazed at how evenly this pan cooked. Due to the fact that it is oval shaped (and it's really oval-shaped), not all of the pan is on the eye of your stove. However, even the parts of the pan that are not on the eye get hot and cook as evenly as the part of the pan this is actually on the eye. I've used it to cook egggs, fajitas, grilled cheese sandwiches, and all have turned out golden brown and not burned. My only qualm with this pan is that it really is oval shaped, and does not stack with other pots and pans. Therefore, I cannot store it with my other pots and pans, in their confined space. However, it really a wonderful even cooking, easy clean up pan.

I don't know why people are whining that it is an oval pan. It clearly is. I got a good deal on this pan from Amazon. At first, I wasn't sure what to do with it. I have yet to cook fajitas on it, but...

It is great for cooking a huge amount of other things on it. I can cook two eggs and be sure that they don't run into each other. I can also fry two veggie burgers in the middle while heating up the buns on the far ends. You can cook 4 or 5 slices of ham. I've cooked it pretty darn hot without burning the non-stick coating, although you have to be sure you don't slop grease onto the anodized outside (like all anodized aluminum pans) because it's hard to clean.

In a nutshell, it's a weird shape, but I have found it more versatile than a fixed round or square pan/griddle. You just have to think outside the box.

I caught this pan on for $$$ down from $$$ so I figured what the heck. It is Calphalon non-stick quality all the way. We are still exploring uses for it. One good thing about it is it will fit on a burner with another pan on an ajacent burner and still give a good deal of cooking area. When you get right down to it all this thing is is a funny-looking skillet that works real good!! I can see its use for a side of salmon or other large fish fillet or a pork or beef loin or tenderloin without wasted space. No matter,couldn't turn down the price. Sorry it isn't available any more. I gave it 4 stars because it is Calphalon Non-stick quality. I didn't give it 5 because I am not qiute sure how much we will use it.

Works well for steaks too, or when you have a lot on the stove and need to take up less space on a burner. Love it

Love this thing - it is out every Saturday or Sunday AM

Very quick delivery. Arrived in perfect condition. I LOVE it!

The description of this pan says oval, but it looks almost round in the picture, and is actually more rectangular at 14 * 9 inches * 1.5 inches deep. I thought this would be good as a griddle for cooking 3-4 pancakes at once but due to the dimensions you can only fit 2 side by side. This would be great for pan frying a long piece of fish that doesnt fit in a 10 or 12 inch round frying pan. Its heavy, heats evenly, looks great, does need a little bit of butter or oil to prevent sticking, wipes clean and its Calphalon so you know it will last. I picked it up in a friday sale for twenty so its a good deal for the money.

I have many different sizes of pans but time and again i have reached for this pan. The advantage of this pan is the unusual shape; I love the fact that I have a hot spot to cook in the middle and am able to keep food hot on the ends. My boyfriend doesn't cook very much but when he does, he chooses to use this pan. The heat conducts well and it's a snap to clean. I'm looking at getting another one...

The picture is misleading - this pan is VERY oval. What in the world for, I'm sure nobody knows. What do you cook in an oval pan? Oval pancakes? Do I have to buy a stove with oval burners?

I'm stuck with it. Sure, I could send it back, pay shipping both ways, and have nothing to show for it. I'm very annoyed with Amazon for not making it more clear just what this thing is. They cost me money and left me with a product I have no use for. I guess I'll try it out for a while, until the next garage sale.

External dimensions are 13-3/4" x 9-3/8".