Simple Seaweed Wraps

Easy salmon, mango, and avocado nori wraps inspired by TikTok! Remember those nori wraps with 4 squares and a different ingredient on each, folded into a nori-layered beauty? Learn how to make the best nori wraps in this simple and delicious recipe.

Why Do We Love These Nori Wraps?

They’re ready in 15 minutes and you don’t need to cook any of the ingredients. I love easy and healthy recipes like these that fit into a busy schedule.

Nori wraps make an excellent snack or appetizer. They’re great for satisfying your appetite before dinner or to accompany a sushi feast including these Futomaki Roll and Easy Avocado Sushi Rolls.

They’re super healthy, full of protein, fruit, vegetables, and essential amino acids from the seaweed. I love having a layer of rice, but you can even make them low-carb or keto if you wish. 

Nori wraps are super versatile. The avocado, salmon, and mango combo with sushi rice is divine, but you can mix it up and discover so many flavors. Check out the Variations and Substitutions for plenty of ideas.

What Do I Need For This Easy Seaweed Wrap Recipe

These bad boys only require 5 ingredients and some seasonings to whip up:

• 4 toasted nori sheets (for sushi rolls)
• 5 oz. sashimi or sushi-grade salmon, lightly salted (cold smoked salmon works too)
• 1 medium avocado, sliced thinly
• 5 oz. mango, sliced thinly
• 1 cup cooked sushi rice (or any day-old short grain rice with a little sugar and rice vinegar)

Sauce:

• Sriracha or other hot sauce, optional
• Mayo or spicy mayo, optional
• Furikake, or toasted sesame seeds, optional

How To Make Nori Wraps

Preparing these simple seaweed wraps is easy, but you need to follow a few key steps.

Step 1: Prepare the fillings

Get all of your ingredients ready before taking out the nori sheets. Cut the mango, avocado, and raw fresh salmon into thin slices. 

Step 2: Prepare the nori sheets

Use 2 nori sheets per wrap. Place them on top of each other and gently fold them twice (both ways) to get four square marks.

Step 3: Create a Center Slit in the Nori Sheets

Cut a slit up one line to the center of the nori sheets, using scissors.

Step 4: Make the wraps

Place the ingredients on their corresponding square, starting from the bottom left corner and going clockwise. Add them in the following order: avocado, mango, salmon, and rice.

Each ingredient should be in an even layer, and not overcrowd the nori sheet. Add the sriracha and mayo on top of the salmon, and the furikake or toasted sesame seeds on top of the rice.

Step 5: Begin Folding with the Avocado Corner

Fold the wrap starting from the bottom left corner. Carefully lift the bottom left corner with the avocado and fold it on top of the mango and press gently for them to stick together. 

Step 6: Complete the Fold for a Square-Shaped Nori Wrap

Fold the top left corner (with avocado and mango) to the top right corner with salmon. Then fold again over the rice to make one square-shaped nori wrap. 

Repeat with the other 2 nori sheets and the other half of the ingredients. 

Step 7: Savor the Crispy Nori Wraps Immediately

Eat them right away because the seaweed is the best crisp and will get soggy later. These nori wraps are a bit messy like tacos, but that won’t stop anyone from loving them. Enjoy!

Variations & Substitutions

Making tofu nori wraps is a great way to turn these nori wraps vegan. You can use an uncooked block of firm tofu cut into long thin slices and drizzled with your favorite sesame Goma or another soy sauce infused sauce. 

You can also marinate and cook slices of tofu for a better flavor and texture. Try this Homemade Miso Glazed Tofu recipe, but cut the tofu into long slices and let it cool before assembling the nori wrap.

I find the sriracha, mayo, and furikake on two layers add enough flavor, but you’re welcome to season the mango and avocado as well. A little splash of lime juice or some red chili flakes goes well with both.

Instead of fresh raw wild salmon or sashimi, you can substitute cold smoked salmon, canned tuna, or even Homemade Tuna Tataki. For the canned tuna, I recommend drizzling sriracha and spicy mayo over it. Make Fermented Sriracha at home to save money.

Make shrimp nori wraps by replacing the salmon with pan-fried shrimp seasoned with soy sauce and ginger or try this Crispy Low FODMAP Coconut Shrimp recipe. Just keep in mind that shrimp will be a bit trickier to wrap. 

To make nori wraps without rice and keto-friendly, substitute the rice with soft-boiled eggs or a squared omelet. And replace the mango slices with cucumber slices or another low-carb vegetable like these Lacto-Fermented Carrots with Curry Leaves.

Some other nori wrap ideas include adding thinly sliced cucumbers, cooked sliced beets, drained kimchi or sauerkraut, Jamaican Jerk Salmon, or coleslaw (like this Homemade Low FODMAP Coleslaw). Let your imagination run wild. 

Benefits Of Nori Wraps

If you’re wondering, are nori wraps healthy? Then the answer is a definitive yes. Let’s look at the benefits of including nori wraps in your diet.

Besides being rich in essential amino acids, seaweed is also a fantastic source of vitamins A, B, C, and E. These vitamins help maintain healthy vision and skin, amongst other benefits.

Seaweed is rich in dietary fiber that differs chemically from those of land plants. This sea plant fiber has shown important functional activities, such as antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticoagulant effects, antitumor activity, and an important role in the modification of lipid metabolism in humans. 

Another valuable nutrient found in seaweed is omega fatty acids. In today’s Western diet, we’re usually lacking in omega 3, which can cause some issues. But both seaweed and wild salmon are pretty balanced in both omega 6 and omega 3. 

We all know that including more fresh fruits and vegetables in our diets can do wonders for our health. Avocados are a great source of healthy fats and can help fight inflammation, cancer, and various diseases. 

Fresh mango is great for digestion and gut health. It also helps keep inflammation at bay and is rich in vitamin C. Not to mention, the sweet and tangy mango pairs succulently with the creamy avocado and fresh wild salmon.

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