Recipe: INDIAN SPICED SALMON BITES WITH CURRY YOGURT DIP

DIP
1 cup thick Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
1/4 cup mango chutney
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp each curry powder and garam masala (type of spices mixed together, can be found on internet)
1 clove garlic, crushed through a press

SALMON BITES
1 tbs pink peppercorns, finely chopped
3/4 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 pounds thick center cut salmon fillet, skin and pin bones removed, cut into 3/4" cubes
1/2 tsp sea salt and kosher salt
30 round cucumber slices

HEAT oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. DIP---Combine ingredients in a bowl until blended. Transfer dipping sauce to a small serving bowl.

SALMON BITES---On wax paper, combine peppercorns and garam masala. Dip one side of each salmon cube in spice mixture to lightly coat. Sprinkle cubes with salt. Spray a skillet with cooking spray or brush with a little oil and heat. Place salmon skin side down in skillet.

COOK 2 min. or until bottoms are lightly golden (top part of salmon will still be raw). Transfer salmon cooked side up to baking sheet. Bake 4 min. or until medium rare in middle or desired doneness. Place each salmon bite on a cucumber round. Serve warm with Curry Yogurt Dip.

MAKES 30 SALMON BITES.