It is possible to eat smoked salmon raw, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Smoked salmon is usually made from salmon that has been cleaned and salted before smoking. This process protects the salmon from bacteria that can cause food poisoning. However, this does not mean that smoked salmon is completely free of bacteria, and there is still some risk of getting poisoned when eating raw smoked salmon. To minimize the risk of food poisoning, smoked salmon should always be well chilled and fresh when eaten raw. It is also important to wash hands thoroughly and use clean utensils when preparing and eating smoked salmon. It is recommended to boil or fry smoked salmon before consumption to further minimize the risk of food poisoning.