Agedashi Salmon with Snow Peas, Shiitakes & Salmon Roe

To prepare dashi: Combine kombu, shiitakes and water in a medium saucepan; let stand for 30 minutes.

Bring the kombu mixture just to a boil. Remove from heat. Transfer the kombu and shiitakes to a clean cutting board. Add bonito flakes to the dashi; return to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Strain (discard the bonito flakes). Rinse out the pot.

Thinly slice the kombu; set aside. Discard any shiitake stems and thinly slice the caps. Return to the pot along with the strained dashi, soy sauce and mirin. Bring just to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, add snow peas and cover to keep warm.

To prepare salmon: Gently mix salmon with shichimi togarashi and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add potato starch and toss to coat.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the salmon; cook just until starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

To serve, divide the dashi mixture among 4 small bowls and top with the salmon, the reserved kombu and salmon roe, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges.