What does the cryptic crossword clue "Empty fajita, very hot on the outside, in the main (9)" mean?

The definition is "in the main". The wordplay uses charade, container. FA (letters from "fajita,") + SEARING (synonym of "very hot") [container: "outside,"]; definition: "in the main" The answer is SEAFARING.

Empty fajita, very hot on the outside, in the main (9)

Times Cryptic #28619 | 1 Across | 2023-06-02 flower

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