Step 1

Thaw the snow crab and rinse

Step 2

Heat oven to 325 degrees and cook for 15 minutes

Step 3

If serving cold, Let cool and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes

Step 4

Mix together the ketchup and horseradish to make the sauce

Step 5

If serving warm while the crab is in the oven in a saucepan

Step 6

Saute the minced garlic just a minute over medium heat without it burning.

Step 7

Add the 1/2 cup of butter and heat until melted.

Step 8

If you let the butter just get slightly scorched, it actually adds a delicious flavor to the butter sauce.