Salmon Fillet with a Butter Sauce

Purchased from the Inman Estate in Mineral Wells, Texas in 1990. Date and source unknown. Another tried and true recipe.
* Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 6 salmon fillets, approximately 5 ounces each
* 6 ham slices
* 3 ounces unsalted butter at room temperature
* 6 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped
* 15 black olives finely chopped
* 3 teaspoons sun-dried tomato paste
* 20 sage leaves
* 12 long chives
* salt and freshly ground black pepper
* lemon wedges to serve
== Directions ==
# Mix together the butter, garlic, chopped , sun-dried tomato paste, salt and black pepper until well blended.
# Cut a deep long slit through each salmon fillet, taking care not to cut right through.
# Spread the butter mixture into the slit and then carefully close the slit.
# Place the sage leaves over the slit, enclosing the butter.
# Place a slice of ham over the slit and then wrap around the salmon.
# Knot a chive around each salmon fillet to secure.
# Cook the salmon over hot coals for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until the ham is crispy and the salmon is cooked though.
# Serve with a lemon wedge.
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