Dutch Oven Baked Swordfish

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7.5 oz jar artichoke hearts drained
2 fresh tomatoes diced
1/2 cup chopped basil
4 Tbs fresh thyme leaves
4 Tbs olive oil
11 oz jar halved Kalamata olives
Juice from 1 lemon
2 pounds fresh swordfish steaks
salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, mashup the artichoke hearts. Add tomatoes, basil, thyme, Kalamata olives, lemon juice and olive oil. Give it all a good mix.

Season swordfish steaks with salt and pepper. Place fish in your 12 inch Dutch oven. Distribute mixture from the bowl over the fish.

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes using 9 coals beneath and 16 coals on top to get 350 degrees in you 12 inch Dutch oven. Be sure to spoon the juices over the steaks when serving.

ACKNOWLEGEMENT
Adapted for the Dutch oven from a recipe by Tyler Florence. I made some substitutions to suit my tastes and local availability. Original recipe appears at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/swordfish-baked-in-foil-with-mediterranean-flavors-recipe.html