Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease twelve 1/3-cup capacity muffin holes.
Sift flour into a bowl.
Combine butter, egg, milk and chives in a jug. Mix well.
Pour into flour and stir gently until almost combined. Fold in salmon.
Spoon mixture into muffin holes until three-quarters full.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Serve warm.