Salmon Fillet with a Butter Sauce

Description
Purchased from the Inman Estate in Mineral Wells, Texas in 1990. Date and source unknown. Another tried and true recipe.

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

 * 1) Mix together the butter, garlic, chopped olives, sun-dried tomato paste, salt and black pepper until well blended.
 * 2) Cut a deep long slit through each salmon fillet, taking care not to cut right through.
 * 3) Spread the butter mixture into the slit and then carefully close the slit.
 * 4) Place the sage leaves over the slit, enclosing the butter.
 * 5) Place a slice of ham over the slit and then wrap around the salmon.
 * 6) Knot a chive around each salmon fillet to secure.
 * 7) 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.
 * 8) Serve with a lemon wedge.

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