Burro aromatico is a concentrated finishing butter in which fresh herbs, garlic, citrus and seasoning are dispersed through properly softened butter. The finished texture should be creamy and cohesive when spread, firm enough to slice after chilling, and clean rather than wet or greasy as it melts. This version is designed for grilled fish, roasted vegetables, steak, bread and pasta finishing. Success depends less on forceful mixing than on temperature control: the butter mus

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