Fabulous Swordfish Kabobs

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 lb. swordfish kabobs
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
• 1/4 c. snipped parsley
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 3 scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 1 large red pepper
• few dashes hot pepper sauce (bottled)
• 1 pkg. rice pilaf mix
• salt and pepper to taste