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3/4 cup sliced large asparagus spears (cut on the bias, 14-inch thick)
One 10-ounce ball white or whole-wheat pizza dough
3/4 cup Cajun Alfredo Sauce, recipe follows
3/4 cup fresh crabmeat, drained and well picked for shells
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons diced roasted red bell pepper
Freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish
lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
1 green onion, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ancho chile powder
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper