Topped with crisp, golden puff pastry, this comforting seafood pie is packed with flavour and perfect for sharing on a chilly evening. Chunks of white fish, smoked fish and prawns are folded into a rich, milk-based sauce with leeks, spinach, peas, dill and chives in this winter fisherman’s pie. Topped with crisp, golden puff pastry, this comforting seafood pie is packed with flavour and perfect for sharing on a chilly evening. Recipe of the day: Winter fisherman’s pie As winter settles in many South Africans find themselves stuck in a cooking rut, repeating the same comfort meals week after week. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit the pie dish.