Seared Scallops With Tom Yum Sauce

Name: Seared Scallops With Tom Yum Sauce
Ingredients: 2 to 3 Tbsp. neutral oil; 1 lb. scallops (see note); ¼ cup julienned shallots; 1 Tbsp. minced galangal (optional); 1 to 2 Thai chiles, minced; 1 stalk lemongrass, bottom half only, thinly sliced; 5 makrut lime leaves; ¼ cup unsalted chicken stock or water; 1½ Tbsp. fish sauce; 1 Tbsp. Thai chili paste, store-bought or homemade; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 1½ Tbsp. lime juice; Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional); Jasmine rice, for serving