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Blend the rosemary, thyme, and 4 1/2 cups water in a blender until the herbs are finely ground.
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Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan, pressing on the herbs to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.
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Add the zest, ginger, 1 tablespoon salt, and the potatoes to the pan.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer.
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Cook until a knife easily pierces a potato, about 20 minutes.
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Thinly slice a quarter of the chile and set aside.
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Remove the stem and seeds from the remaining chile and chop finely.
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Combine the chopped chile with the mint, basil, dill, and marjoram in a small bowl.
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Cut three 1/2-inch-deep slits crosswise in each fillet.
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Stuff 1/2 teaspoon of the herb mixture in each slit, being careful to not get it on the skin.
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Season the fish with salt.
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Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking.
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Add 2 fillets, skin side down, and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes.
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Carefully flip and cook until the fish is just cooked through, about 6 minutes longer.
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Transfer to a warm plate.
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Repeat with the remaining oil and fillets.
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Add the spinach and sliced chile to the potatoes and broth.
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Cook, stirring, until the spinach just wilts.
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Divide the potato mixture and broth among shallow bowls.
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Top with the fish and season with a little salt.
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Serve with lemon.