Shrimp and Sausage Skewers on the Traeger Flatrock

Busy weeknights don’t have to mean boring dinners. These shrimp and sausage skewers cooked on the Traeger Flatrock are quick to prep, packed with bold flavor, and a total win for the whole family—including our picky toddlers. With a handful of pantry staples and less than 30 minutes start to finish, this is an easy recipe you’ll come back to all grilling season long.

A fast, flavorful, family-friendly dinner grilled on the Traeger Flatrock

Looking for a quick dinner that satisfies everyone around the table—even your picky toddlers? These easy shrimp and sausage skewers on the Traeger Flatrock are the answer. Loaded with juicy shrimp and smoky jalapeño cheddar sausage, they cook in minutes and deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Plus, they’re fun to eat and easy to customize for your crew.


An Easy Weeknight Dinner Straight From Our Backyard

Around here, we believe good meals don’t have to be complicated. As a dad of two hungry toddlers (Beatrice and Bodie), a teacher, and a year-round backyard cook in Colorado, I’m always looking for meals that check all the boxes: fast, flavorful, family-friendly, and doable on a weeknight. These shrimp and sausage skewers hit the mark perfectly.

This weeknight recipe came together in about 30 minutes start to finish—prep, cook, and clean-up included. I fired up the Traeger Flatrock Griddle (my go-to for griddle cooking), and while it heated, I assembled these super simple skewers. They’re made with just a handful of ingredients—shrimp, sausage, seasoning, and sauce—and the result is a grilled dinner that’s hearty, balanced, and full of bold flavor.

Why Skewers Make Sense for Busy Families

When weeknights are packed with preschool pickups, late work emails, and two dogs underfoot, we need dinner options that don’t slow us down. Skewers are one of our secret weapons—they’re fast to prep, easy to cook, and a hit with both kids and adults.

There’s something about food on a stick that makes dinner more exciting for little ones. For our twins, Bodie and Beatrice, it’s about more than taste—it’s about the fun factor. And for us as parents, it’s a win when they eat their protein without a fuss. These shrimp and sausage skewers give both kiddos their favorites: Bodie is all about the sausage (meat guy through and through), and Beatrice could eat shrimp for every meal if we let her.

The Inspiration Behind This Recipe for Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

This dinner was born out of necessity—and some smart fridge scavenging. I had a pack of Snake River Farms Jalapeño Cheddar Sausages and a bag of shrimp defrosted, and I wanted something we could throw together fast after a long day. We’ve done variations of shrimp skewers before, but pairing them with sausage added a fun twist.

This combo also reminded us of some of our favorite summer trips to the Gulf, where shrimp and smoked meats often share a plate. But here, we brought that flavor home to Colorado, cooking it up on the Traeger Flatrock with a little Garlic Junkie seasoning, a drizzle of BBQ sauce, and some Graza cooking spray for an extra sizzle.

Ingredients That Work Hard and Taste Great

You don’t need a long list of fancy ingredients to make a great dinner. Here’s what we used for this recipe—and why we love each one:

The Key Players

• Raw Shrimp – Peeled and deveined for quick prep. Shrimp cook fast and hold seasoning well.
• Snake River Farms Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage – These links pack a flavorful punch with bits of cheese and mild spice.
• Spiceology Garlic Junkie Seasoning – My go-to all-purpose seasoning blend. It adds just the right kick of garlic, herbs, and salt.
• Head Country Honey BBQ Sauce – A sweet glaze that balances out the smokiness of the sausage and the char on the shrimp.
• Graza “Sizzle” Cooking Oil Spray – We used this to coat the griddle and the skewers lightly. It helps everything crisp up and keeps the shrimp from sticking.
• Bamboo Skewers – Make sure to soak them briefly in water if you’re worried about scorching.

This is the kind of cook that uses what you’ve got and turns it into something pretty impressive. All of these ingredients are easy to find and affordable—perfect for a Wednesday night or a weekend cookout with friends.

How to Assemble and Cook the Skewers

This recipe is as straightforward as it gets. Here’s the breakdown of how we pulled this meal together on the Traeger Flatrock Griddle.

Step 1: Prep the Shrimp and Sausage

Start by seasoning the raw shrimp generously with Garlic Junkie seasoning. Give it a toss in a bowl and let it sit while you slice the sausage.

The SRF Jalapeño Cheddar Sausages are pre-cooked, so you just need to cut them into thick, even coins. Aim for about 1/2-inch thickness so they’ll cook and char evenly.

Step 2: Build the Skewers

Alternate the sausage and shrimp on bamboo skewers. We did 3-4 pieces of each per skewer, depending on the size. You want everything to be snug but not crammed together.

This step is easy enough that older kids can help, and if you make extras, they reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.

Step 3: Preheat the Flatrock

We fired up the Traeger Flatrock Griddle and set it to medium-high heat. A quick coat of Graza “Sizzle” ensured the skewers wouldn’t stick.

The Flatrock is ideal for this kind of recipe—it gives even, edge-to-edge heat, so you’re not rotating skewers every two seconds or chasing hot spots. And because you’re not dealing with an open flame, you don’t get flare-ups from the sausage fat.

Step 4: Grill the Skewers

Place the skewers on the hot griddle and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, flipping carefully with tongs. Once the shrimp are pink and opaque and the sausage has a nice char, you’re ready for the glaze.

Brush on a layer of Head Country Honey BBQ Sauce, let it caramelize for another 30 seconds per side, and pull them off.

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Why the Traeger Flatrock Is Perfect for Skewers

Skewers on the Flatrock are a game changer. No more losing shrimp through grill grates, no worrying about flare-ups, and no uneven cooking. The flat surface means you get a beautiful crust on both the shrimp and sausage, and the cleanup is a breeze.

We also love the space—the Flatrock gives us room to cook multiple skewers at once, plus sides if we want. It’s ideal for feeding a crowd or just making a weeknight dinner feel like a backyard event.

Serving Suggestions for a Balanced Weeknight Meal

We kept it simple and served these skewers with a fresh garden salad and some rice pilaf. The bright crunch of the salad and the warmth of the rice rounded out the plate and made this feel like a complete dinner with minimal effort.

You could easily swap in other sides:

• Corn on the cob
• Grilled veggies
• Potato salad
• Pasta salad
• Couscous or quinoa

The skewers also work great as a party appetizer—just make smaller ones with cocktail picks!

Alternate Recipes You Might Love

If you enjoyed this shrimp and sausage combo, here are a few more shrimp-forward recipes to try from the blog:

• 🦐 Gobernador Shrimp Tacos on Traeger Flatrock
• 🥥 Coconut Shrimp and Fried Avocado Tacos on the Traeger
• 🔥 Spicy Texas BBQ Shrimp Tacos on the Traeger
• 🍲 Seafood Stir Fry on the Traeger

Products Used in This Cook

• Traeger Flatrock Griddle – Our go-to for fast, even cooking with minimal mess.
• Snake River Farms Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage – Packed with smoky, cheesy flavor.
• Spiceology Garlic Junkie – Versatile and bold, we put it on everything.
• Graza Frizzle Cooking Oil Spray – Clean and high-heat-friendly.
• Head Country Honey BBQ Sauce – Sweet, sticky, and balanced.

Final Thoughts about Shrimp and Sausage Skewers on the Flatrock

These shrimp and sausage skewers on the Traeger Flatrock might just become your new weeknight MVP. They’re fast, flavorful, toddler-approved, and customizable to your family’s preferences. You can prep them ahead, double the batch, or swap out the proteins—but no matter what, you’ll get something delicious and satisfying on the table in no time.

Let us know if you give this recipe a try—tag us on Instagram @ThisJewCanQue and show us your spin on it! And if you’re looking for more easy Traeger recipes, check out our blog for new posts every week.