Season the steaks with salt on both sides and leave them at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.

Position an oven rack 3-4 inches below the heating element before preheating the broiler. Lightly brush the steaks with olive oil, then season both sides generously with pepper.

Place the steaks on a broiler pan or cast-iron skillet. Move the pan to the top rack under the broiler and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the top develops a rich, browned crust. Flip the steaks with tongs and broil for another 3-5 minutes, depending on desired doneness (this is typical timing for medium rare).

Remove the steaks from the oven and top each with a small pat of compound butter for extra richness. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.