Gently rinse the fish fillets under cold running water. Place the fish in a heavy skillet. Add the water, red pepper, grated onion, bay leaf, and salt. Turn up the heat to high. When the water starts to boil, turn the heat down to low. Cover the pan with the lid. Cook fish for 8 minutes. The fish is done once it is flaky but not mushy. The bay leaf is only used for seasoning and may be thrown away after the fish is done. Carefully remove the fish from the pan with a large spatula and place the fish onto a platter. Slowly spoon the remaining liquid in the pan over the fish. Serve the fish while it is hot. Serves 6.