Recipe: SLOW COOKER WEEK: HALIBUT IN CREAMY WINE SAUCE

It's cold, which is a perfect excuse to stay inside and eat. This week, we'll share some unique slow-cooker recipes that offer maximum comfort with minimum fuss. Today's comes from www.slowandsimple.com.

INGREDIENTS

2 packages (12 oz. each) frozen halibut steaks, thawed

2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup dry white wine

2/3 cup milk

Lemon wedges

DIRECTIONS

Pat the halibut steaks dry and place them in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. In a sauce pan, melt the butter, and stir in the flour mixture. When well blended, add the wine and milk and cook over a medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Allow the sauce to boil for 1 minute while stirring. Pour the sauce over the fish. Cover and cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Garnish with lemon wedges.

This story was originally published January 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Recipe: SLOW COOKER WEEK: HALIBUT IN CREAMY WINE SAUCE."