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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

Cajun Alfredo Sauce:

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